Abstract The REACh regulation sets up, in the European Union, is a unique system of Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemical substances. The regulation applies not only to chemical substances in the strict sense, but also to any material, preparation (glue, paint), and article (constituent, adhesive tape). Besides the manufacturers and the importers of chemical substances, preparations and articles, all the down-users of these substances are concerned with the determination of the potential risk connected to the use of these products. Chemical substances which enter the composition of products regularly used for space applications may be present in the annexes of the regulation generating a risk of obsolescence in the shorter or longer term. This new risk could be later discovered in the development of a program and generate questioning of the qualifications. It would increase costs of re-qualifications and delays on the schedules. There is no unique solution but answers to be brought to every project according to its state of progress. This risk, in terms of sustainability of supply (stop of manufacturing a product), can also affect the performances planned for the application in case of formulation modification of the material and/or the use of a substitute. This article presents the internal tools developed by the CNES for a proactive approach of risk assessment in short, average and long term and the set-up of external networks (industrials and agencies) allowing the exchange of information and solutions.
The REACH Regulation and the Space Activities
2017-01-01
8 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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