REACH
REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) is a comprehensive regulation to ensure the safe use of chemicals in the EU. REACH compliance includes substance registrations, Only Representative (OR) management, SIEF coordination, SDS/CLP compliance and supply chain obligations. Pier Compliance treats REACH compliance not just as "filling registrations" but as a compliance program managed in the strategy + data + process triangle. Our goal is to maintain your uninterrupted access to the EU market, make your REACH registrations auditable, and manage the compliance process in a predictable way.
What is REACH and which regulation does it come from?
REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) is a comprehensive regulation to ensure the safe use of chemicals in the EU. Its main framework is regulated by Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.
Key components of REACH:
• Registration: Mandatory registration for substances ≥1 ton/year
• Evaluation: Substance evaluation by ECHA
• Authorisation: Authorisation process for substances of very high concern (SVHC)
• Restriction: Use restrictions for certain substances
• Only Representative (OR): OR service for non-EU manufacturers
• SIEF: Joint registration groups for the same substance
Which substances are in REACH scope?
REACH covers chemical substances manufactured or imported in the EU:
• Standalone substances: ≥1 ton/year
• Substances in mixtures: Based on substance tonnage in mixture
• Substances in articles: Notification for articles containing SVHC
• Imported substances: OR requirement for non-EU manufacturers
Pier Compliance screens your portfolio for REACH scope and performs tonnage/role analysis.
REACH registration strategy and process management
REACH registration process requires comprehensive strategy and process management:
• Scope analysis: Substance/mixture/article, tonnage and role identification
• Data gap analysis: Identification of existing data and data gaps
• Testing plan: Required tests and alternative data methods
• Technical dossier preparation: CSR (Chemical Safety Report) and technical documentation
• Registration submission: Submission of registration dossier to ECHA
Pier Compliance manages your REACH registration process end-to-end.
Only Representative (OR) service and ECHA process management
Only Representative (OR) service for non-EU manufacturers is a critical component for REACH compliance:
• OR appointment: Appointment of OR established in the EU
• ECHA process management: Registration, notification and communication processes
• Supply chain obligations: Communication with EU customers
• SDS/CLP compliance: Safety data sheet and labeling
Pier Compliance provides OR service and ECHA process management.
SIEF/Joint Submission coordination and technical dossier preparation
SIEF (Substance Information Exchange Forum) coordinates joint registration groups for the same substance:
• SIEF membership: Participation in SIEF for the same substance
• Joint Submission: Preparation of joint registration dossier
• Data sharing: Sharing of test data and cost distribution
• Lead registrant: Coordination with lead registrant
• Technical dossier: Preparation of CSR and technical documentation
Pier Compliance manages SIEF coordination and technical dossier preparation.
SDS & CLP compliance and audit readiness
REACH compliance requires SDS/CLP compliance and audit readiness:
• SDS compliance: Reflection of REACH registration information in SDS
• CLP compliance: Classification and labeling requirements
• Supply chain communication: Sharing REACH information with customers
• Audit readiness: Registration dossier, evidence package and internal control checklists
• Continuous updates: Tracking REACH changes
Pier Compliance manages your SDS/CLP compliance and audit readiness.
Pier Compliance REACH Service Scope
Comprehensive service package for REACH compliance:
- REACH scope analysis: substance/mixture/article, tonnage and role identification
- Only Representative (OR) service and ECHA process management
- Registration strategy, data gap analysis, testing/alternative data plan
- SIEF/Joint Submission coordination and technical dossier preparation
- SDS & CLP compliance and supply chain communication
- Audit readiness: registration dossier, evidence package and internal control checklists
Why Pier Compliance?
- End-to-end project management (from scope analysis to audit readiness)
- Technical accuracy (REACH registration strategy, SIEF coordination)
- Continuity (ECHA process tracking, early warning system)
- Auditability (audit-ready format, traceable documentation)
- Cost-effective approach (prioritization, efficient data management)