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Reach European Chemicals Policy
This site has been set-up to help you understand the REACH European Chemicals Policy and how Shell Lubricants is preparing.
What You Need to Know
The REACH regulation does not require the pre-registration of preparations. However, all component substances must be pre-registered. Please click this link to find out what you need to know.
What is REACH?
REACH is the new European Union (EU) regulatory system for chemicals. It came into force on 1 June 2007 and will involve the registration of some 30,000 chemicals.
REACH - The Key Stages
The registration of a product under REACH is a complex process, requiring significant effort on the part of manufacturers and importers.
What should you do?
REACH impacts the whole lubricants supply chain. Whether you are a manufacturer, importer or downstream user, make sure you know your responsibilities to ensure continuity of supply.
Use and Exposure - Background Information
Read this page to understand how Shell Lubricants companies are approaching this important element of the Registartion process.
Use and Exposure - What our customers need to do
Please follow the simple steps to determine whether your use(s) of Shell Lubricants products is suitably covered under our REACH activities.
REACH
Product Inventory
Find out which products Shell lubricants companies have registered to meet the REACH legislation requirements.