• Although the first REACh registration deadline has passed some details need further clarification 
  
  
• Baerlocher is carefully observing the developments in these REACh interpretations.  
  
  

• We are committed to meeting our legal obligations under REACh and have started preparing for it (since 2003).  
  
  

• We have ensured that all of our manufactured or imported products entered the pre-registration to ensure the transition periods.  

• We are in close contact with our suppliers to ensure that the purchased materials are pre-registered and registered as well.   

• Registration (1st June 2018) for substances:
  manufactured/imported >1 t/y
  
  
  
  

• all lead substances manufactured or imported have been successfully registered
  
  

• will require authorisation for sales within the EU;
  
  

• sunset date unknown yet (expected between 2010 and 2015);
  
  

• will probably require registration only for sales outside the EU;  
  
  

• authorisation after sunset date unlikely to be granted because a substitution plan (Vinyl 2010) exists and no socio-economic benefit;
  it is expected that annex XIV will be used as a black list by certain parties as soon as published and give additional pressure on substitution.
  
  
  

Tin

• many tin substances have already been registered, some require registration 2013 or 2018 
  
  

• several substances will require authorisation; 
  
  

• risk assessment showed no concern in rigid PVC applications;
  
  

• for the time being the EU Commission/member states are considering restrictions/use bans for certain applications; (decision expected in autumn 2008)
  
  

• food contact applications are not affected by REACh. 

Ca-based

• only registration and evaluation is required.