CIRS Group is a leading product safety and chemical management consulting firm specializing in EU REACH compliance. They offer expert services as a REACH Only Representative (OR), assisting non-EU companies with registrations, compliance, and market access in the EU.
CIRS Group, also known as Chemical Inspection and Regulation Service, is a prominent consulting firm dedicated to product safety and chemical management. They are recognized as the largest REACH Only Representative (OR) globally, providing essential services for non-EU companies seeking to place substances on the EU market. Their expertise includes managing REACH registrations, ensuring compliance with Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) and Annex XVII restrictions, and facilitating market access. As a REACH OR, CIRS Group assumes the obligations of importers, allowing non-EU manufacturers to register their substances with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) through an EU-based legal entity. This service helps companies avoid dependence on individual importers, maintain market access, and gain a competitive edge. They offer comprehensive support, including pre-registration, registration, supply chain communication, and handling of safety data sheets. CIRS Group also provides testing and consulting services related to REACH SVHC and Annex XVII restrictions, helping clients identify hazardous substances in their products and ensure compliance with EU regulations. Their services are tailored to reduce business risks associated with regulatory affairs and remove barriers to entry for companies operating in the EU and China. They have supported over 3,000 companies with cost-effective regulatory solutions.
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**Who they are** CIRS REACH is a product safety and chemical management consulting firm specializing in EU REACH compliance. They operate as a REACH Only Representative (OR), assisting non-EU companies with registrations, compliance, and market access within the EU.
**Expertise & scope** * EU REACH compliance * REACH Only Representative (OR) services * Assistance with registrations, compliance, and market access in the EU * Coverage for the EU and UK markets
**Reputation / proof points** * Founded in 2008
Additional information
CIRS REACH focuses on enabling chemical compliance for a safer world. Their services extend beyond REACH to include Process Safety Assessment, Personal and Home Care Products Compliance, Food Regulation Compliance, Pet Food Compliance, Pesticides and Biocides Compliance, Medical Device Regulation Compliance, and BIS Certification. They provide expert guidance to navigate complex regulatory landscapes for various product categories.
Key Highlights
Specializes in EU REACH compliance and acts as a REACH Only Representative.
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“They offer expert services as a REACH Only Representative (OR), assisting non-EU companies with registrations, compliance, and market access in the EU.”
Provides a wide range of chemical regulation compliance services.
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“Chemical Regulation Compliance”
Offers support for various product compliance areas including food, pet food, and medical devices.
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“Food Regulation Compliance
Pet Food Compliance
Medical Device Regulation Compliance”
Included services: Only Representative appointment support, Registration and dossier planning, IUCLID dossier support, Post-registration obligations tracking
Supports Ukreach: Yes
Dossier Support: Yes
Substances Supported Count Max: 500000
Consortium Support: Yes
Iuclid Dossier Support: Yes
Supports Clp: Yes
Substance Portfolio Complexity: High
Additional reach_only_rep Details
Included Services Detailed
OR appointment and onboarding, including importer role mapping and supply-chain alignment, REACH-IT administration support and registration lifecycle coordination (seed scope), IUCLID dossier support and data-gap assessment planning (seed scope), Post-registration obligations tracking and authority communications routing (seed scope)
Excluded Services
Laboratory testing execution (may be provided via partners), Legal representation in disputes, Commercial distribution management