Chemical Industry Resources & Regulatory Information
Chemical Industry Resources & Regulatory Information
Gentrochema supplies chemical products in accordance with applicable European and international regulations. Below you can find a selection of useful regulatory, safety, transport, and industry resources relevant to the chemical sector, REACH compliance, hazardous goods transport, food additives, and industrial chemical applications.
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is responsible for implementing the European Union’s chemical legislation, including REACH, CLP, and Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR). ECHA provides official information regarding substance registration, safety data, hazard classification, and regulatory compliance.
REACH Regulation (EC 1907/2006)
Official European legislation concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). This regulation governs the safe manufacture, import, and use of chemical substances within the European Union.
CLP Regulation (EC 1272/2008)
The CLP Regulation covers the Classification, Labelling and Packaging of substances and mixtures within the European Union and aligns EU legislation with the United Nations Globally Harmonised System (GHS).
👉 https://echa.europa.eu/regulations/clp/understanding-clp
ADR Dangerous Goods Transport
Official information concerning the international transport of dangerous goods by road within Europe according to ADR regulations.
👉 https://unece.org/transport/dangerous-goods
Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
The United Nations GHS system provides internationally harmonized criteria for classification and labelling of chemicals.
👉 https://unece.org/ghs-rev10-2023
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) provides scientific advice and risk assessments related to food safety, food additives, contaminants, and food contact materials within the European Union.
Food Additives Regulation (EC 1333/2008)
European legislation regulating the use of food additives within the European Union, including E-number classifications and permitted applications.
Food Additive Specifications Regulation (EU 231/2012)
This regulation defines purity criteria and technical specifications for food additives used within the European Union.
European Commission – Chemicals
Official European Commission information regarding chemical safety, sustainability, industrial policy, and chemical legislation within the European Union.
👉 https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/chemicals_en
OECD Chemicals Programme
The OECD develops international standards and guidelines concerning chemical safety, testing methods, risk assessment, and environmental protection.
👉 https://www.oecd.org/chemicalsafety/
International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code
International regulations governing the transport of dangerous goods by sea.
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Information regarding international air transport regulations for hazardous materials and dangerous goods shipments.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA provides occupational safety information and workplace exposure guidelines related to chemical handling and industrial safety.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
NIOSH conducts research and publishes guidance regarding occupational exposure, toxicology, and chemical safety.
PubChem Chemical Database
PubChem is a publicly accessible chemical database providing information about chemical substances, structures, toxicology, and properties.
👉 https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
ChemSafetyPro
ChemSafetyPro provides practical information regarding GHS, SDS authoring, dangerous goods transport, and international chemical regulations.
👉 https://www.chemsafetypro.com/
Battery Energy Storage & Redox Flow Batteries
Information regarding emerging battery technologies, including iron-flow and redox-flow battery systems relevant to ferrocyanide and ferricyanide chemistry.
👉 https://www.energy-storage.news/