Ongoing Dossier Updates Seen As Big REACH For Industry – Study
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
The requirement for registrants to update REACH chemical dossiers when changes occur or new information comes to light represents an endless road, and many companies are running out of gas, suggests a third-party report commissioned by ECHA. Moreover, there's confusion about what needs to be updated, when, and who is responsible, the authors say, extending recommendations for improvements.
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