EU laws pertaining to chemicals

One-Stop Shop for Chemical Regulations: EU Chemicals Legislation Finder (EUCLEF)

Businesses dealing with chemicals in the European Union now have an upgraded form of powerful tool at their disposal. This free resource, compiled by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), brings together information from over 50 pieces of legislation into one easily searchable database. It includes a wide range of legislation from pesticides, water standards, industrial emissions, and waste, to EU ecolabel, food contact materials, worker safety, toys, and cosmetics etc.

EUCLEF – what is it?

EUCLEF simplifies compliance by offering a thorough summary of all EU laws pertaining to chemicals. EUCLEF can help with issues related to pesticides, water quality, worker safety, food packaging materials, cosmetics, and toy safety.
The COSME Program of the EU provides funding for EUCLEF. The EU Program for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (COSME) provides assistance for the development of EUCLEF. This initiative reflects the EU’s commitment to fostering a level playing field and supporting businesses in complying with essential regulations.

Find your obligations and clarify requirements!

You may use EUCLEF to search for particular substances and find the applicable legislation. This not only saves time but also helps ensure you understand your obligations under EU law. EUCLEF is part of ECHA’s wider chemicals database, which also offers a free helpdesk service. The service provides expert guidance to help you navigate any complexities you may encounter and understand your specific obligations.

For each piece of legislation, EUCLEF provides a clear summary, including:

Scope of the regulation
Obligations for businesses
Any exemptions that may apply
Regulatory activities
Lists of impacted substances
Links to the full legal texts in all EU languages

Businesses may now confidently approach EU chemicals law thanks to EUCLEF. This easily user-friendly tool enables businesses to guarantee that their activities are compliant and protect the environment and public health.
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