This document describes when and how to register a substance under REACH.
It consists of two parts: one on Registration tasks and obligations and the other on the preparation of the Registration Dossier.

Guidance for Downstream Users

This document describes the roles and obligations of downstream users, and advises them on how to prepare for the implementation for REACH.

Guidance on Data Sharing

This document describes data sharing mechanisms for phase-in and non phase-in substances under REACH. It includes the communication within the SIEF and the cost sharing guidance. The document also describes the Confidential Business Information and Competition Law issues in the context of data sharing.

Guidance on the compilation of Safety Data Sheets

This guidance provides information on issues to consider when compiling a Safety Data Sheet (an SDS), details of the requirements for information to be included within each Section of an SDS - in particular detailing the changes arising from the different revisions of Annex II of REACH and transition periods for implementation of these changes. It also gives general information on for which substances and mixtures SDSs needs to be provided and by whom.

More Guidance Documents on REACH are available here.