The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA ) is a European Union agency administering the implementation of the European Union Regulation on the Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals , also known as REACH .
| European Chemicals Agency | |
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| European Chemicals Agency | |
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| Administrative center |  Helsinki , Finland |
| Type of organization | European Union Agency |
| official languages | All official EU languages |
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| Director | Bjorn Hansen |
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| Established | 2007 year |
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| echa.europa.eu | |
ECHA develops legislation related to the trafficking of chemicals and products, monitors the safe use of chemicals, disseminates information and helps companies act in accordance with the law. The headquarters of the agency is located in Helsinki . The agency has been operating since June 1, 2007.
Hazardous Chemicals Control
Substances that can have a serious impact on human health and the environment are defined as substances of very high concern (SVHC) 1. These are mainly substances that cause cancer, mutations or are toxic, as well as substances that accumulate in the body or the environment. Other substances considered SVHC include endocrine disrupting chemicals. Companies manufacturing or importing products containing these substances in concentrations above 0.1% by weight are legally bound. They are obliged to inform users about the presence of hazardous substances and, therefore, how to use them safely. Consumers have the right to ask the seller if these hazardous substances are present in the products they buy.