Chemservice establishes a Presence in Ukraine – providing Expertise in UA-REACH and UA-CLP Compliance
The Chemservice Group is in the final stages of launching its new subsidiary in Ukraine: Chemservice Ukraine.
On July 23, 2024, the Ukrainian government adopted the technical regulation on the “Safety of Chemical Products”, hereinafter referred to as “Ukraine REACH” (or “UA REACH”), thus taking an important step towards the introduction of a national chemical management system that meets European standards. The regulation adopts the standard requirements of the European REACH regulation and promotes Ukraine’s alignment with the European Union’s legal framework. Six months after its adoption, the regulation will enter into force on January 26, 2025.
The new regulation affects importers and manufacturers who must register chemical substances in quantities of more than one ton per year before they can place them on the Ukrainian market. Transitional provisions apply if the substances have been pre-registered.
Non-Ukrainian manufacturers exporting substances to Ukraine have the option to appoint a locally based Only Representative (OR) to assume their Ukrainian REACH obligations, relieving individual importers of this responsibility. By doing so, all importers in Ukraine are regarded as downstream users, covered under the compliance measures implemented by the appointed OR. Alternatively, Ukrainian importers may choose to fulfill the REACH obligations independently.
The pre-registration phase starts on January 26, 2025, and ends on January 26, 2026.
Substances must be registered within the specified deadlines, which are determined by their annual production or import volumes and their hazardous properties. The registration timelines are as follows:
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1 October 2026 | |
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1 June 2028 | |
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1 March 2030 |
With the launch of Chemservice Ukraine, we provide our clients with customized solutions for chemical registration in compliance with UA REACH requirements. Our team of experts supports you in preparing all necessary documentation and evidence for successful pre-registration and registration, ensuring full compliance with all applicable regulations.
Furthermore, we offer expert assistance in navigating the recently implemented Ukrainian CLP Regulation, ensuring full compliance with its requirements.
We are excited about the next steps and look forward to providing our customers with tangible solutions and support as part of the UA REACH and UA-CLP processes in the near future.
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