Pre-registration of substances manufactured of imported by DSM
From July 1 to December 1, 2008 all substances produced or imported by DSM
will be pre-registered. Between 2008 and 2018 these substances will be
registered according to the REACH schedule for volume bands and hazard
characteristics. In the exceptional case DSM decides not to register a certain
product the regarding customers will be informed via the usual customer
relations management.
Pre-registration of raw materials used by DSM
Raw materials
used by DSM need to be pre-registered by the partners up the supply chain. DSM
has asked all suppliers about their actions to pre-register and register these
raw materials. Where necessary mitigating action are being taken to secure
supply. In case there is a risk of discontinuity of supply the relevant BG's
will inform customers as soon as possible.
Authorization
Substances of concern will require authorization
under REACH. In DSM’s product portfolio the number of potential authorization
candidates is very limited. In case DSM expects that a substance needs
authorization, the customers involved will be consulted by the regular
business contact.
DSM’s innovation and research centers are continuously looking for
alternatives that can replace the use of substances of concern in the value
chains.
Safe use of chemicals
Products should be handled and used
safely and do no harm the environment. Under REACH DSM will execute a Chemical
Safety Assessment (CSA) for all substances that are produced of imported >10
ton per year when registered according to the phase in periods (2008-2018).
The results of the CSA will be reported in a Chemical Safety Report (CSR)
which is sent to the European Chemical Agency (ECHA). A summary of the CSR
describing the conditions for safe use will be attached to the Safety Data
Sheets. When drafting the CSA/CSR DSM will contact (key) customers to
challenge if all relevant uses in the supply chain have been taken into
account.
In case you have any questions regarding REACH, please
contact your business group contact person for information.
