Reach is a new EU law on chemiclas and their safe use. It deals with the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals.

Reach replaces numerous EU laws related to chemicals and is complementary to other environmental and safety legislation but it will not replace sector specific legislation ( for example on cosmetic or detergents).

  Are all chemiclas or products concerned ?
Yes, but there are extensive exemptions from certain parts of the legislation, for example chemicals in food and medecine are covered bu other EU laws. Natural substances are also exempted from registration under REACH, if they are not dangerous and have not been chemically modified.