Environmental Statute
Environmental statute in the european union that governs the registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction of chemicals. The reach regulation places the burden of proof on companies to identify and manage the risks linked to the substances they manufacture and market. In the electronics industry, this means that every component on a board must be checked against a list of substances of very high concern.
Manufacturers must inform their customers if a product contains any of these substances above a certain concentration.
Compliance Requirement
Candidate list monitoring involves a constant check of the substances updated twice a year by the european chemicals agency. If a substance used in a pcb coating or a plastic connector is added to the list, the manufacturer has six months to notify the authorities. Failure to comply can lead to heavy fines and a ban on selling the product within the european market.
This force companies to work closely with their suppliers to find safer alternatives for hazardous chemicals. The goal is to protect human health and the environment from the risks posed by chemicals.
Market Access
Shipped units must be accompanied by a defensible statement of compliance to pass border audits. It is a mandatory requirement for any company wishing to do business in the european economic area.
