ECHA Refers 2018 REACH Registrants To New Data Search Tools, Funding Options
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
The European Chemicals Agency is promoting a searchable list of lead registrants, accessible through a new interactive infographic, among other tools and resources available to support industry compliance, particularly among SMEs, as the 2018 REACH registration deadline draws closer.
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