How a non-EU manufacturer appoints a REACH Only Representative
Are you a non-EU manufacturer aiming to place chemical products on the EU market? Navigating the REACH Regulation can be challenging, as non-EU companies cannot register their chemical substances directly with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). To legally access the EU market, you must appoint a qualified Only Representative (OR). This EU-based entity handles the […]
Changing your only representative (OR) under EU REACH Regulation: What you need to know
Changing the Only Representative (OR) is legally possible under the EU REACH Regulation, and it is often necessary when non-EEA manufacturers or suppliers decide to switch to a new partner. The process is guided by the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 and must be handled carefully to ensure compliance. At Chementors, we help non-EEA companies […]
Vietnam enacts an amended Law on Chemicals
On June 14, 2025, Vietnam passed the amended Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15. This is a significant amendment after nearly two decades which is set to bring a strategic transformation to the country’s chemical regulatory framework. The amended law introduces stronger provisions to protect human health and the environment while streamlining administrative procedures. Key changes […]
SCIP database: What is it, Purposes and How to use
Substances of very high concern (SVHC), as named, are highly hazardous. Articles* containing SVHC, therefore, require high attention from the whole supply chain and consumers to safely handle, use, and dispose of. SCIP database is the platform for such communication: it publishes all the necessary information to ensure the safe use of these articles, from […]
Product-types in biocidal products regulation
Product-types in biocidal products regulation Registering active substances and biocidal products before placing the products on the European Union (EU) market is an obligation under the Biocidal Products Regulation (EU) 528/2012. Registering biocides in the EU is compulsory to ensure compliance with EU regulations designed to protect humans and the environment. Fulfilling the biocidal product […]
General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988: All you need to know
The General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (GPSR), which entered into force on 12 June 2023, replaced the General Product Safety Directive and the Food Imitating Product Directive and will be practically applied from 13 December 2024. GPSR covers many safety aspects of consumer products with strict inspection requirements including documentation, test reports, authorized representatives, […]
What you need to know when selling chemicals and products in the EU
Regulatory challenges faced by companies selling products and chemicals to the EU To legally place a product on the EU market, it is critical that the company you represent is fully aware of all EU chemical compliance duties to be fulfilled. Daily business operations like manufacturing or trading often keep companies busy. The field of […]
ECHA to soon inspect Only Representative duty holders
ECHA’s inspection plan on OR duties Announced on its official page in June 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Enforcement Forum will soon launch a pilot enforcement project focusing solely on Only Representatives (OR) who have done the REACH registration on behalf of the non-EU suppliers. The authorities will carefully check the following points: if […]
SDS BASICS: GHS HAZARD PICTOGRAMS FOR SDS AND LABELS
HAZARD PICTOGRAMS: what it is According to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) developed by the United Nations, a hazard pictogram is a graphical composition that includes a symbol and other graphic elements such as a border, background patterns, and colors. GHS hazard pictograms have a diamond shape (a square […]
EU Poison Centre Notifications (PCN) for non-EU companies
Voluntary submission is a regulated option for non-EU companies and non-duty holders or mixtures outside the scope of Article 45 of CLP Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008. Chementors can assist non-EU companies with preparing and submitting the PCN voluntary dossier in compliance with the Regulation. After the voluntary submission, every European importer must also make the […]