European Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) entered into force in the European Union on 1 June 2007. The Regulation applies to all manufacturers, importers and users of substances on their own, in mixtures and in articles. Consequently, the Regulation applies also to steel production and the manufacture of steel products, components and systems.
Under the REACH Regulation, Ruukki’s steel products, components and systems are defined as articles, not substances. This means they are not subject to REACH registration. However, Ruukki is an importer of some preparations. We require full REACH compliance from our subcontractors.
We are monitoring the SVHC (Substance of Very High Concern) list continuously and will notify customers of SVHC compounds in our products where required.
Read more about REACH on European Commision's web site
Should you have any questions concerning Ruukki and the REACH Regulation, please contact your local salesperson