what is the REACH implementation timeline?

• December 2006 - REACH Regulation adopted

• June 1, 2007 - REACH legislation entered into force

• Jan 1, 2008 - European Chemicals Agency Executive Director established

• June 1, 2008 - Pre-registration window opened

• October 28, 2008 - European Chemical Agency published preliminary Candidate List of substances for authorisation

• December 1, 2008 - Pre-registration window closed

• December 19, 2008 - Pre-registered substances list published by ECHA

• Early 2009 - SIEFs formed

• December 1, 2010 - Registration closes for substances manufactured or imported in the EU above 1000 tonnes per year and substances >100 T/y if R50/53 & >1 T/y if CMR cat. 1&2

• 2012 - Authorisation process anticipated to commence

• June 1, 2013 - Registration closes for substances manufactured or imported in the EU between 100 and 1000 tonnes per year

• June 1, 2018 - Registration closes for substances manufactured or imported in the EU between 1 and 10 tonnes per year