Ruth C. Downes-Norris, Leslie S. MacDougall, Gyöngyi (Pearl) Németh, M.Sc., “Think REACH Does Not Apply to Your Company? Are You Certain? Read On,” Elements, The Chemicals NorthWest Magazine, Spring, 2014.

According to the study, Impact of REACH on SMEs in the Netherlands, commissioned by the Dutch Ministry for Infrastructure and the Environment, 23% of SMEs belonging to the chemical industry are not aware that they do, in fact, have obligations under REACH. A company does not need to be an SME, however, to have the false impression that it has no obligations under REACH. This article outlines frequent misconceptions regarding REACH obligations and provides guidance to help confirm whether companies have responsibilities under REACH.