Registration and, in particular, authorisation of substances under the REACH Regulations can be a costly business.
After considerable debate the fees have now been published and entered into force on 20/4/08.
Registration is required where a substance is imported or manufactured in quantities starting at one tonne or more per annum (1 tpa) in the European Union. Registration can be individual or, where the same substance is used, via a consortium.
After considerable debate the fees have now been published and entered into force on 20/4/08.
Registration is required where a substance is imported or manufactured in quantities starting at one tonne or more per annum (1 tpa) in the European Union. Registration can be individual or, where the same substance is used, via a consortium.
Manufacturers outside the EU will have the option of appointing an importer or "only representative" to act on their behalf.
Pre-registration, which is free, for substances already on the market, known as "phase-in" substances, started on 1/6/08 and the window will remain open for six months.
There is a significant range of costs with, for example, the standard individual registration cost for 1 to 10 tpa standing at €1600 through to €31000 for 1000 tonnes or more.
Considerable discount on this standard rate is on offer for companies defined as medium, small or micro enterprises. As an example, a small enterprise would only pay 40% of the standard rate.
However, where substances of concern require authorisation of use, the standard charge starts at €50,000 reducing to €25,000 for a small, and €7,500 for a micro enterprise.
Fees will be adjusted in line with inflation from June 2009.
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Pre-registration, which is free, for substances already on the market, known as "phase-in" substances, started on 1/6/08 and the window will remain open for six months.
There is a significant range of costs with, for example, the standard individual registration cost for 1 to 10 tpa standing at €1600 through to €31000 for 1000 tonnes or more.
Considerable discount on this standard rate is on offer for companies defined as medium, small or micro enterprises. As an example, a small enterprise would only pay 40% of the standard rate.
However, where substances of concern require authorisation of use, the standard charge starts at €50,000 reducing to €25,000 for a small, and €7,500 for a micro enterprise.
Fees will be adjusted in line with inflation from June 2009.
Directive Decoder (100th blog article!!)
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