The aim of REACH is to improve the protection of human health and the environment through the better and earlier identification of the intrinsic properties of chemical substances. At the same time, REACH aims to enhance innovation and competitiveness of the EU chemicals industry. The benefits of the REACH system will come gradually, as more and more substances are phased into REACH. (Original info source from the European Commission Enviroment, click to read more)
For Leoco the process to become REACH compliant starts in April of 2009 and will continue until all product lines are compliant.
