The REACH Regulation

Regulation (EU) No 1907/2006 concerns the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemical substances. It also contains requirements addressed to the users of chemicals, unlike previous legislation.

Consolidated text

Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency External link.

(last consolidated on 5 July 2021)

Amendments and corrections

Commission Regulation(EU) 2021/1297 amending Annex XVII as regards perfluorocarboxylic acids containing 9 to 14 carbon atoms in the chain (C9-C14 PFCAs), their salts and C9-C14 PFCA-related substances External link.

Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/1199 amending Annex XVII as regards polycyclic-aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in granules or mulches used as infill material in synthetic turf pitches or in loose form on playgrounds or in sport applications External link.

Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/979 on amending Annexes VII to XI External link.

Go to basic regulation, all versions and amendments of REACH in EUR-Lex External link.

Links to information on REACH on the ECHA web pages

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) assists companies in complying with the legislation, promotes the safe use of chemicals, provides information on chemicals, and addresses chemicals that are of concern.
The links below take you to ECHA.

Understanding Reach External link.

Guidance documents External link.