Demand #2 for REACH reform: No data, no market - from slogan to reality

The EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability goal of a "toxic-free environment" requires a comprehensive improvement of the EU chemicals regulation REACH - as does the UN human right to a "clean, healthy and sustainable environment". ClientEarth has developed 6 demands for an ambitious REACH reform. This brief outlines demand #2, which combines several measures related to registration, access to information, and supply chain communication to improve transparency about chemicals in the EU market. 

Related links: 

• Demand #1 for REACH reform: Set an end-goal for the elimination of the most hazardous chemicals 
• Demand #3 for REACH reform: A systemic approach to risk management by authorities 
• Demand #4 for REACH reform: A coherent approach to exemptions from risk management 
• Demand #5 for REACH reform: Sanctions & control 
• Demand #6 for REACH reform: Access to justice 
• REACH - Essential Use & EU law 
• REACH - The typology of hazardous substances