4. Understanding the obligations associated with switching providers

You have identified the obligations arising from a change of supplier under REACH regulations. Several scenarios are possible.

• Your new supplier is based in the EEA, but does not wish to register the substance. As a result, they cannot produce more than one ton of the substance per year. You will therefore be limited in the amount of the substance you can purchase.

• Your new supplier is based in the EEA and has registered the substance. You must ensure that your uses are covered to avoid having to conduct a CSA. Your supply and use are covered.

• Your new supplier is based outside the EEA, but has appointed an exclusive representative. You must ensure that you are properly identified in the exclusive representative’s registration and that your usage will be covered to avoid...