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REACH: awareness, activity and perceptions

REACH: awareness, activity and perceptions

This paper provides an insight into the awareness, activity and perceptions amongst UK manufacturers around the Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals Regulation (REACH) 12/12/2012

REACH: substance bans and restrictions - how the process works

REACH: substance bans and restrictions - how the process works

The process for substances coming under regulatory control is complicated and convoluted - our flowchart shows how it works. 27/07/2011

REACH: obligations for downstream users

REACH: obligations for downstream users

As a downstream user of chemicals, there are specific legal obligations that apply to you, and specific business continuity risks that you need to be alert to. 27/07/2011

REACH: guidance for manufacturers

REACH: guidance for manufacturers

This guidance document provides manufacturers with a straightforward and practical understanding of the requirements under REACH and the obligations facing our industry 27/07/2011

Directions: Environment

Directions: Environment

Our guide is designed for senior managers who may not have environmental qualifications but need to understand the issues that environmental regulations present for their business. 12/03/2009

Steel specifications: 12th edition

Steel specifications: 12th edition

With dozens of new industry standards added, updated or withdrawn since the 11th edition in 2004, it's more essential than ever to have an up-to-date reference book with comprehensive details of current steel types and their properties. 10/10/2007

Sustainable Development: a practical guide

Sustainable Development: a practical guide

How businesses can help the environment and cut operating costs at the same time 23/05/2005

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