REACH: Classified Substances

Nancy Russotto's article, "REACH: Classified Substances," is part two in a four-part series on REACH compliance.  The first article in the series, "REACH Compliance Explained," discussed registration. This second article looks at the identification of substances of very high concern (SVHCs) and authorization. Future articles will examine the authorization and restriction processes and enforcement; and current issues in substance information exchange forum (SIEFs) and consortia of particular relevance to the plastics industry.