15/09/2009
UK’s leading chemical distributor launches REACh Use Alignment System
Brenntag UK & Ireland, part of the Brenntag Group, the market leader in bulk and packaged chemical distribution, has launched one of the first REACh Use Alignment systems, from today.
Why?
According to the REACh regulation Article 37-2, every Downstream User has the right to make his use of a chemical substance known to his supplier with the aim of making it an identified use. Provided this is done at the latest 12 months before the registration deadline, the Manufacturer/Importer has to take the use into account for inclusion in the Chemical Safety Assessment (CSA).
Under the new European Legislation - Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals (REACh), CSAs must be carried out and that cannot be done without knowing how chemicals are used in the market place. As a responsible distributor of chemicals in the middle of the supply chain, we could not allow the possibility that we could fail to transfer information between our customers and our suppliers; therefore we have developed and invested in this system to allow all in our supply chain to meet their own obligations and rights under the legislation.
Benefits to our business partners
The system we have developed allows our customers to easily notify us of their chemical uses in just a few clicks through a secure web link that clearly lists all the chemicals that they purchase from Brenntag UK & Ireland.
The system will also benefit our suppliers as it allows us to provide them with the vast range of uses in the market place and allow them to continue sales into those markets. The format is designed to be flexible so it will fit with the CSA tools, which are still being developed by ECHA.
Who is affected?
Virtually everyone, located in the EU, involved in the supply chain dealing with chemical substances will have certain obligations with regards to REACh, from manufacturers and importers of chemical substances or mixtures of chemical substances, to downstream users processing chemicals, formulating preparations (mixtures) to end-use or using formulated products as part of their business.
When it comes to chemicals, very few companies can claim to have the skill, expertise and facilities that customers of Brenntag UK & Ireland benefit from everyday. This new system that we have developed, enables us to continue to provide a first-class service to both customers and suppliers alike, and shows that we are committed to ensuring that all of our business partners are able to meet and adhere to REACh's still-changing legislation. We are confident that this approach will secure a maximum number of uses for our suppliers and our customers.
Further information on supply chain communication and Use Alignment can be found on the following pages of our website:
If you would like someone to contact you to discuss REACh further please click here
Notes:
Brenntag UK & Ireland
Brenntag UK & Ireland (formerly Albion Chemicals Group) is part of Brenntag, the world’s leading chemicals distributor. The Group employs over 800 people at 18 strategic sites in the UK and Eire, and serves 18,000 customers each year via a dedicated fleet of 100 vehicles.
Brenntag worldwide
Brenntag recorded global 2008 sales of EUR 7.4 billion (USD 10.8 billion). Today the company operates in excess of 300 locations with more than 11,000 people in 64 countries. In keeping with the company’s strong position in world markets, Brenntag is committed to providing value to its customers and suppliers through superior supply chain logistics, single sourcing, technical assistance and other value added services. Brenntag offers an unrivalled, extensive and state-of-the-art distribution network for industrial and specialty chemicals to its suppliers and customers alike throughout the world.
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