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• September 10, 2026

  FIC0190

  Distribution of a substance on the candidate list: meeting obligations

  The REACH Regulation established the principle of authorization as a new EU risk management tool specifically for chemicals of very high concern. The first step is the inclusion of substances identified as SVHCs on the Candidate List: they are “candidates” for authorization but are already subject to legal obligations that apply to all actors in the supply chain. If you distribute a substance on the Candidate List or an article containing such a substance, you are subject to information requirements. Why? What are these requirements? Could they change?

• September 10, 2026

  FIC0189

  Meet the obligations associated with importing a substance on the candidate list

  The REACH Regulation established the principle of authorization as a new EU risk management tool specifically for chemicals of very high concern. The first step is the inclusion of substances identified as SVHCs on the Candidate List: they are “candidates” for authorization but are already subject to legal obligations that apply to all actors in the supply chain. If you import a substance on the Candidate List or an article containing such a substance for placing on the market, you are subject to reporting obligations. Why? What are these obligations? Could they change?

• September 10, 2026

  FIC0166

  Consequences of SVHC identification on marketing

  The REACH Regulation established the principle of authorization as a new EU risk management tool specifically for SVHCs. This tool affects the market and the use of substances. Substances on the Candidate List are not yet subject to authorization at this stage of the process. You manufacture, import, distribute, or use a substance on the Candidate List. What are the implications for the market?

• September 10, 2026

  BE7005

  Energetic Transition. Challenges and Outlooks

  The primary energy supply is still mainly provided by fossil fuels. In addition to the risks of depleting these resources which are only available in finite quantities, the world is facing the major challenge of global warming, due to greenhouse gas emissions, the main one being carbon dioxide emitted by combustion. It is therefore necessary to ensure an energy transition to low-carbon energies as soon as possible, which requires a complete transformation of the energy system. The article presents the main technologies to be deployed.

• June 10, 2026

  FIC0161

  What to do when a substance has a harmonized CLP classification?

  Your substance is listed in Annex VI of the CLP Regulation and therefore has a harmonized classification. How can I find this ranking? What are your obligations? How does this affect the classification of your mixtures? How can you track your progress?

• June 10, 2026

  FIC0138

  Harmonized" classifications vs. "proposed by a REACh dossier

  In terms of substances, the "harmonized" and "proposed" classifications in the REACH registration dossier differ. You must compare the two to determine the regulatory classification of your substance. Your substance is listed in Annex VI of the CLP Regulation and therefore has a harmonized classification. It has also been registered, and its registration dossier indicates a classification that differs from the harmonized one. Which one should you choose? On what basis should this decision be made? Do you have any specific obligations to fulfill?

• April 10, 2026

  FIC0148

  Placing stored substances on the market: anticipating your REACh obligations

  You have a stock of chemical substances. You are wondering what your obligations are under REACH regulations regarding the substances you have in stock and their placement on the European market. An analysis of your situation is necessary. Chemical regulations establish requirements based on the intended use of chemicals, including manufacturing and importing. If you are a manufacturer or supplier, you have a stock of the substance. Do you have any obligations regarding inventory? Can you bring it to market? Do you need to register this substance?

• April 10, 2026

  FIC0144

  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 are wondering whether this import requires you to comply with the registration requirements under REACH. A detailed analysis of the import conditions is necessary. The REACH Regulation sets out certain obligations for those responsible for placing chemicals on the market or manufacturing them. What about imports? Does that count as placing a product on the market? Are there specific cases of placing a product on the market related to imports?

• April 10, 2026

  FIC0141

  Diversifying your suppliers: determining who is responsible for marketing under REACh

  You are considering diversifying your suppliers for several of your chemical products. You are wondering whether this diversification might entail new obligations regarding the marketing of these chemical products, and whether it is beneficial to have multiple suppliers. An analysis of the origin of your products is necessary. The REACH Regulation sets out certain obligations for those responsible for placing chemicals on the market or manufacturing them within the European Economic Area. By diversifying your suppliers, can you be both the entity responsible for placing your products on the market and a downstream user? What will be the consequences?

• April 10, 2026

  FIC0140

  Change of supplier: determining who is responsible for marketing under REACh regulations

  You are in the process of switching suppliers for several of your chemical products and are wondering whether new requirements related to these purchases will affect you. An analysis of the origin of your products is necessary. The REACH Regulation sets out certain obligations for those responsible for placing chemicals on the market or manufacturing them within the European Economic Area. If you switch suppliers, do you become responsible for the first placing on the market of the substances in your products? Are you just a downstream user? What information should you provide to your supplier to clearly identify who is responsible?

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