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Edited by: Dr Christoph Schulte
Collection published: 22 October 2012
Last updated: 4 May 2013
REACH is five. Environmental Sciences Europe is celebrating the first five years of the European chemicals legislation with a collection of articles reflecting different views and topics on the regulation. Get an impression of the experiences of the authorities and enterprises involved and those of other stakeholders. Reflect on the role of the REACH-committees. Think about whether the regulatory instruments are successful. And learn how the risks of different types of chemicals like PBT-substances, endocrine disruptors, and nanomaterials will be addressed. We hope you will enjoy our collection.
Research
PBT borderline chemicals under REACH
Christiane Zarfl, Michael Matthies Environmental Sciences Europe 2013, 25:11 (4 May 2013)
Abstract | Provisional PDF
Editorial
Five years REACH
Jochen Flasbarth Environmental Sciences Europe 2012, 24:32 (22 October 2012)
Abstract | Full text | PDF
Discussion
Five years REACH – lessons learned and first experiences. I. an authorities' view
Christoph Schulte, Lars Tietjen, Ann Bambauer, Andreas Fleischer Environmental Sciences Europe 2012, 24:31 (20 October 2012)