REACH

Pharmaceuticals and diagnostic products have long been under strict control by the authorities, with special registration and regulatory procedures. Due to this, neither pharmaceutical products nor substances used in them are concerned by the REACH requirements (Regulation concerning Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals). In Orion, Fermion's operation is most affected by REACH-induced new obligations, such as registration of all solvents and intermediate products imported or produced in amounts of at least one tonne per year.

CLP

The renewed classification and labelling of chemicals according to CLP legislation (Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures) will be implemented in Orion by 1 December 2010. The classifications of all the chemicals used by Orion will be reviewed. The hazard and precautionary statements will be changed and, consequently, all safety data sheets will be updated.