Our consultancy to meet regulatory compliance
Ciba® Regulatory Services provides a comprehensive regulatory support for developing and implementing worldwide regulatory strategies. It includes services related to new product introductions, data development as well compliance of existing products with local and global regulation.
The services are based on Ciba® Expert Services extensive global regulatory knowledge and years of experience dealing with chemicals law. The organization has offices located around the world and has established a strong network with local as well as regional trade associations and government authorities. The service offering covers neat chemicals, polymers and end use articles to be commercialized in domestic and international markets.
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Literature
 | REACH Overview Guide (pdf, 187 KB) On 1st June 2007 REACH enters into force, replacing among others the Dangerous Substances Directive, the Dangerous Preparations Directive, the Existing Substances Regulation and the Marketing and Use Directive. This brochure gives a general overview of REACH. Further brochures are available dealing with industry-specific issues and recommended actions for:
- importers
- downstream users
- small/medium chemicals producers in the EU |
 | REACH Importer Guide (pdf, 183 KB)
Marketing your chemicals in the European Union under REACH
Actions for manufacturers outside the EU This guide describes the likely consequences for importers, based on the draft legislation. The situation for manufacturers located outside the EU may be difficult as they may need to support substances in unfamiliar jurisdictions. This guide is designed to help companies located outside the EU, summarizes the specific implications and suggests actions to be taken in preparation for REACH. |
 | Preparing for REACH Guide (pdf, 168 KB)
Preparing for REACH: Guidance for Small and Medium European Manufacturers of Chemicals
There has been much discussion about the potential impact of REACH on small and medium size chemical manufacturers. They are characterized by specific features which distinguish them from large manufacturers. Some of these features could make small and medium chemical manufacturers vulnerable to the implications of REACH. This brochure is targeted specifically to these companies and suggests pro-active actions to help them prepare for REACH. |
 | REACH and Downstream Users (pdf, 182 KB)
Downstream users are companies buying chemicals and using them in their production. REACH (effective on 1 June 2007) will affect them, as they are required, more than under the previous legislation, to pass information down the supply chain and to assure that their use of chemical substances is identified within the SDS. This brochure explains the consequences of REACH: obligations, business impact and actions to be taken. |
 | Regulatory Services brochure (pdf, 195 KB)
Comprehensive regulatory support for new product introductions, data development and compliance of existing products with local and global regulations. |
| | Comprehensive regulatory support for the implementation of the Globally Harmonized System on the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
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