Reach+

REACH stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of CHemicals. It is a European Regulation ((EC) No. 1907/2006) aimed at guaranteeing a high level of protection for human health and the environment, without hampering the free movement of substances, on their own or in preparations or articles, and at the same time improving competitiveness and innovation.
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/

To help you to gain a better understanding of the stakes of the REACH regulations, "Enterprise Europe"- Lower Normandy CCIR has produced a guide : "REACH, Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals: 30 answers to help you comply with the European Regulations".