Deadlines for the implementation of REACH: `Phase-in’ Substances
(applicable only if a substance has been pre-Registered between 1st
June and 1 December 2008)
Date
30 November 2010
Activity
Deadline for the Registration of
phase-in substances manufactured /
imported in the EU in quantities ≥
1,000 tonnes per year per
manufacturer or importer at least
once after 1 June 2007.
Substances meeting the above
criteria which were not Registered
- if required by the specified
deadline - could not legally be
manufactured, imported or used
within the EU after 1 December
2010.
30 November 2010
Deadline for the Registration of
phase-in substances classified as
carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to
reproduction (category 1 or 2) and
manufactured / imported in the EU in
quantities ≥ 1 tonne per year per
manufacturer or importer at least
once after 1 June 2007.
Substances meeting the above
criteria which were not Registered
- if required by the specified
deadline - could not legally be
manufactured, imported or used
within the EU after 1 December
2010.
30 November 2010
Deadline for the Registration of
phase-in substances classified as
very toxic to aquatic organisms which
may cause long-term adverse effects
in the aquatic environment and
manufactured / imported in the EU in
quantities ≥ 100 tonnes per year per
manufacturer or importer at least
once after 1 June 2007.
Substances meeting the above
criteria which were not Registered
- if required by the specified
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deadline - could not legally be
manufactured, imported or used
within the EU after 1 December
2010.
31 May 2013
Deadline for the Registration of
phase-in substances manufactured /
imported in the EU in quantities ≥ 100
tonnes per year per manufacturer or
importer at least once after 1 June
2007.
31 May 2018
Deadline for the Registration of
phase-in substances manufactured /
imported in the EU in quantities ≥ 1
tonne per year per manufacturer or
importer at least once after 1 June
2007.
Note: Non phase-in substances do not benefit from the transitional regime
provided for phase-in substances and need to be Registered before they can
be manufactured, imported or placed on the market in the EU, unless they
have already been notified under Directive 67/548/EEC.
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