The SIN* List – A t o o l f o r in v e st o r s
Or how to avoid hidden risks of companies producing or using hazardous chemicals
REACH – a new era of chemicals policies Since 2007 the European Union has a new comprehensive regula-
The implementation of REACH, as well as future intensified chemi-
are identified as Substances of Very High Concern. These chemicals
as downstream companies and retailers.
alter DNA, bio-accumulate in bodies and persist for long periods
The public awareness on health and environmental implications
will be listed on the REACH Candidate List, a list of substances that
stance appearing on the REACH Candidate List is used in products
tion on chemicals, REACH. In REACH the most hazardous chemicals can potentially cause cancer, be toxic to the reproduction system,
once spread in the environment. Substances of Very High Concern will be restricted or for which an authorisation by the EU will be required. The number of substances included on the REACH Candidate List will increase in the years to come.
cal regulations1, will greatly effect chemical manufacturers, as well
of hazardous chemicals in consumer products is growing. If a subin concentrations above 0.1 percent, consumers have the right to
know this and may request information from the retailer, who will have a legal obligation to respond to such information request.
1. For example the Toxic Substances Control Act reform in the US.
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