In response to the legal obligation to register ethanol under the EU’s REACH∗
regulation, leading ethanol manufacturers in Europe have come together to set
up the Ethanol REACH Association to enable joint submissions of high-quality
dossiers. A joint submission of a ‘fit for purpose’ dossier is required wherever
possible under REACH. It is also highly desirable to produce a dossier that is of
sufficient quality that it would pass the scrutiny of the competent authorities
should the dossier be subject to evaluation.
For this single purpose the
Ethanol REACH Association has been founded.
The ‘founding fathers’ of the association are Abengoa Bioenergy, CropEnergies,
INEOS, Royal Nedalco and Tereos. The three European international trade
associations, eBIO, IEA and UEPA, are also actively participating in the new
association.
The Ethanol REACH association will be open to all manufacturers (both EU and
non-EU), importers, non-EU formulators, ethanol trade associations and others
that have an interest in the registration of ethanol. Membership will allow
participation in the joint submission. The bulk of the cost will be borne by
members marketing over 1.000 tons per year. Smaller contributions will be
required from companies marketing smaller amounts and from members who are
not obliged to register under REACH, e.g. the trade association partners. An
‘early bird’ discount will be offered.
Producers and importers that would like to become member of the association
can already now express their interest to the project manager Mr. Verspoor.
Once the association has obtained legal status membership will become official.
A website will be launched in the near future.
(Media) Contact: Paul Verspoor
E-mail:
Verspoor@sitmae.nl
Phone: +31 346 562 414