The European Union (EU) Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation and the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive have many things in common: both are required for market access, are commonly managed by product and/or materials compliance departments, and ...

Is REACH a directive or regulation?

REACH is a regulation of the European Union, adopted to improve the protection of human health and the environment from the risks that can be posed by chemicals, while enhancing the competitiveness of the EU chemicals industry. Therefore, the regulation has an impact on most companies across the EU. ...

Is REACH a CE directive?

The CE marking is only required if a product is covered by one or more CE Marking Directives or Regulations adopted by the European Union. ... Pressure Equipment Directive – 2014/68/EU. REACH – Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. RoHS – Restriction of Hazardous Substances – Directive – 2011/65/EU.