5. Understanding the obligations associated with switching providers

You have identified the obligations associated with diversifying your suppliers. There are several steps you can take to ensure compliance with REACH regulations.

• For your new suppliers based in the EEA, you should ensure that they have registered the substance.

• You should also make sure that your uses are covered to avoid having to file a CSA.

• For your new suppliers based outside the EEA, you should identify those who have appointed an only representative or who supply you with re-imported substances. This will allow you to exclude these imported quantities from the calculation of your annual imported tonnage. This calculation must be redone whenever you change suppliers based outside the EEA to determine whether you meet the registration requirements and whether you move...