4. How can you ensure compliance with the obligations arising from the release of a product onto the market?

You have determined your status under REACH regulations when placing your substance inventories on the market. There are two possible scenarios.

• You have a stock of substances purchased within the EEA, and you are a downstream user. Your obligations relate to the dissemination of information and the safe use of the substance.

• If you have a stock of a substance and have not ceased production and/or importation of that substance, you are a manufacturer and/or importer. Your obligations relate to registration. The scope of these obligations increases depending on your tonnage (see REACH: Understanding the Key Principles and Procedures