The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) has produced new support pages and concise guidance regarding chemical safety in the EU supply chain.

This coincides with the adoption on 1^st September 2015 of the Article 95 listing (those active biocidal substances authorised to be placed on the EU market) which covers items including “treated articles” e.g. timber with preservatives.

http://echa.europa.eu/documents/10162/21332507/guide_chemical_safety_sme_en.pdf          English Language

http://echa.europa.eu/documents/10162/21332507/guide_chemical_safety_sme_es.pdf          Spanish Language

More specific information for each actor within the supply chain (Manufacturer, Importer and Distributor) can be found at:

http://echa.europa.eu/support/getting-started