Do you use chemicals that you source from within the EU?

Do you use chemicals that you source from within the EU?

Companies who source substances or mixtures from within the EU (including Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Northern Ireland) are not considered as importers under chemical legislation, but are considered ‘end users’.

End users who use hazardous substances or mixtures in a professional capacity must read the product label and maintain an up-to-date version of the safety data sheet which can be accessed by workers and those exposed to the product. End users must ensure that they apply the precautionary measures specific to their use as outlined in the safety data sheet communicated to them.

Users of substances listed on Annex XVII (Restriction List) must ensure that their use complies with the specific conditions of the restriction text. More information on the obligations of downstream users is available here.