May 31 2007
Right on time for the rollout of the new REACH EU chemicals regulations, BASF is expanding its portfolio to include an important new service: Beginning 1 June 2007 as part of its Success sustainability service, BASF will be bundling its competence in the area of product safety and offering manufacturers, importers and users consulting services and support in the implementation of REACH.
“As the world's leading chemical company – The Chemical Company – we have years of experience in the evaluation, testing and registration of substances. In the future we plan to use our unique know-how in the chemical industry to help our customers to be even more successful. For this reason, we have bundled our expertise in the field of product safety into customized services,” said Ernst Schwanhold, head of the BASF Competence Center Environment, Safety and Energy. The range of services extends from status quo analysis and employee training sessions on preregistrations to all areas of registration and approval. For example, as part of the Success range, BASF experts offer data gap analysis, exposure evaluations, and support in the preparation of approval documents.
Comprehensive REACH support
The Success team will focus on meeting a broad spectrum of customer needs: “Manufacturers are interested in knowing which of their substances are subject to the new chemicals regulations. Anyone who imports chemicals for use in formulations wants to know what requirements must be met before such chemicals can be imported into the EU. And users want to know what information they have to provide to manufacturers,” said Dr. Andreas Kicherer, head of the Success team at BASF Aktiengesellschaft. “For this reason, our experts first analyze whether and how the given company is affected by REACH. In a second step we work together with our customers to identify their special requirements in order to develop the right solutions. In this way we get our customers ready for REACH, which also ensures our own success,” adds Kicherer.
All services from a single source
Unlike many consulting companies, BASF is present in all world's major markets: “We are where our customers are. So we know their business and understand it,” explained Kicherer. His team of consultants has access to a highly specialized global network of experts. The advantage: “The customer gets all the services from a single source.” Plus, his data is protected from access by third parties. “Our ability to handle sensitive information with complete confidentiality means that our customers can put their trust in us,” stressed Kicherer.
REACH services with Success
BASF's REACH Services are part of its Success sustainability service. Success bundles together BASF's entire sustainability know-how in the fields of energy, product responsibility, health, safety and environment. Depending on region and industry, the services offered extend from status quo analysis and performing measurements to completing comprehensive process and product analyses, followed by the development of strategic concepts. Working together with the customer, BASF experts put together a package of services that is precisely designed to meet the customer's needs.