Importing a substance into the EEA, determining who is responsible for placing it on the market within the meaning of the REACh regulation

You import chemicals into Europe. You're wondering whether this import requires you to meet the marketing obligations of the REACh regulations. A detailed analysis of import conditions is required.

REACh regulations lay down certain obligations for those responsible for placing chemicals on the market or manufacturing them. What about importing? Is this placing on the market? Are there special cases of placing on the market linked to importation?