REACH: Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals Training Course :

This course will provide an in depth overview of the REACH chemical program for professionals involved in chemical applications for all aspects of product development with business interests in the European Union. It will also provide a side by side comparison and contrast of REACH and its various international chemical regulation counterparts in other major world markets. Particular attention will be given to the basic regulatory components of REACH, regulatory authorities, the implementation infrastructure and initial schedules for compliance. Finally, small group discussion/workshops will be conducted throughout the course to familiarize the participants with the impact of REACH concerning the chemical industry (manufacturers and users alike) in terms of the potential enforcement outcomes, the socio-economic cost, and the possible evolution of the best industrial practice for compliance.