REACH Registration & Only Representative support for Australian companies
We support Australian manufacturers, exporters and brand owners that need a practical route into the European market for substances, mixtures and regulated chemical products.
Understanding the REACH route for Australian suppliers
What it means
What is REACH Registration?
REACH Registration is a core requirement for substances manufactured in or imported into the European market above the relevant tonnage thresholds. For Australian companies exporting into Europe, the key question is often whether the EU/EEA importer must register the substance, or whether the non-European supplier should appoint an Only Representative to take over the importer-side REACH duties.
The correct compliance route depends on the substance, the annual tonnage, the role of the parties in the supply chain, and the way the product is placed on the market.
Only Representative
Why Australian companies use an Only Representative
Appointing an EU/EEA-based Only Representative can help simplify market access, centralise REACH responsibilities, and reduce the direct registration burden on individual importers in the supply chain.
For many Australian exporters, this is the most practical structure when they want to supply multiple customers in Europe under a clearer and more manageable compliance model.
How we support Australian companies
We help Australian businesses assess their REACH position, select the right supply-chain structure, and manage the practical compliance work connected to European market access.
REACH applicability review
Assessment of whether REACH registration obligations may apply to your substance, mixture or supply model.
Only Representative strategy
Support in evaluating when an Only Representative structure is suitable for an Australian exporter.
Registration dossier support
Practical assistance with dossier preparation, data review and registration-related documentation.
Joint submission coordination
Support in cooperation with existing registrants, consortia structures and shared submission processes.
IUCLID & technical preparation
Guidance in the technical preparation work that supports registration and related REACH obligations.
ECHA communication support
Help with communication steps connected to registration, submission and follow-up questions.
Importer / downstream user analysis
Clarifying supply-chain roles when an Australian supplier sells into the EU/EEA via importers or distributors.
Related REACH / CLP support
Broader support with classification, labelling, SDS, and connected EU chemical compliance questions.
When REACH Registration and Only Representative questions usually arise
These issues typically come up when an Australian company exports a substance directly to an EU/EEA customer, places a mixture on the market that contains registrable substances, or wants to build a more stable European distribution structure without leaving each importer to manage registration responsibilities separately.
In practice, the correct route must be assessed case by case. Product composition, annual volumes, intended uses, market structure and the precise legal role of each party all matter.
Typical triggers for review
- Direct exports from Australia into the EU/EEA
- Substances supplied above relevant annual tonnage levels
- Multiple European importers in one supply chain
- Need to clarify importer vs downstream user status
- Expansion into the European chemicals market
Simple path for Australian suppliers entering the European market
Initial review
We review your substance, product type, supply route and likely REACH role in the EU/EEA market.
Compliance pathway selection
We help determine whether importer registration, Only Representative support, or another route is more suitable.
Documentation & coordination
We support the practical dossier, communication and compliance work needed for implementation.
Ongoing support
Where needed, we continue with updates, follow-up questions and broader REACH/CLP assistance.
Why companies choose us for REACH and Only Representative support
Practical EU market-entry focus
We approach REACH questions in the context of real supply chains and real market-access goals.
Experience across EU chemicals compliance
Our support covers not only registration issues, but also connected REACH, CLP and documentation matters.
Support for non-EU suppliers
We understand the needs of companies outside Europe that need a workable route into the EU/EEA market.
Structured project support
We help clients move from first assessment to practical implementation in a clear and manageable way.
Need support with REACH Registration or an Only Representative strategy?
We help Australian companies assess obligations, choose the right compliance route, and prepare for lawful access to the European market.