How to REACH Space

United Kingdom

Introduction

Consistent growth in the space and aerospace sectors presents ever-increasing opportunities for manufacturers, importers and downstream users of chemical substances which may be used for rocket fuel and satellite propellants, in particular. However, to harness these opportunities effectively, these companies must understand their responsibilities and obligations under the Regulation on Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and the new Biocidal Product Regulation which entered into operation on 1 September 2013.

Click here to review the Communications and Satellite Bulletin October 2013.