UK-REACH DUIN deadline 27 October
UK-based legal entities that did not register substances under EU-REACH and place substances or mixtures in the UK market should notify HSE before 27 October 2021
Grandfathering under UK-REACH
GB-based registrants of ethanol, fusel oil or vinasses that intend to grandfather a substance registration under UK-REACH need to submit data to HSE about the substance they intend to register.
UK-REACH registration of ethanol, vinasses and fusel oil
The Ethanol-REACH Association prepared and submitted the EU-REACH registration for Ethanol and two associated substances (vinasses and fusel oil) for the appropriate deadlines of regulation 1907/2006, and since then manages membership of the joint registrations and the dossiers, keeping them up to date with EU-REACH developments.
Classification proposal for Ethanol
On 14th August, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) updated the Classification and Labelling Registry of Intentions (RoI) with the following entry for Ethanol, submitted by Greece
Message from the new Secretary General
As I am sure you are aware, ethanol is a key active component of hand sanitisers used throughout the health care industry. Whilst the Ethanol REACH Association represents and supports EU manufactures and importers of ethanol who need to register under REACH, such a registration does not cover supply of ethanol as an active biocide/disinfectant.
The Ethanol Reach Association privacy policy - GDPR
As of 25th May 2018, the new European privacy rules, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), will apply throughout the EU. The GDPR imposes restrictions and conditions on the recording, holding and processing of personal data.
New FAQ added to website
We have added a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section to our website to better assist members and interested parties looking to register ethanol.