Demand #4 for REACH reform: A coherent approach to exemptions from risk management

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 #4 on a coherent approach in restrictions and authorisations to continuous use of the most harmful chemicals - critical, short, controlled.

Related links:

• Demand #1 for REACH reform: Set an end-goal for the elimination of the most hazardous chemicals 
• Demand #2 for REACH reform: No data, no market - from slogan to reality
• Demand #3 for REACH reform: A systemic approach to risk management by authorities 
• 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