Parliament fought with the Council up to the last minute on key points such as mandatory substitution of the most hazardous substances where alternatives exist, recognition of a duty of care by manufacturers and the promotion of alternatives to animal testing.
REACH (ķimikāliju reģistrēšana, vērtēšana, licencēšana un ierobežošana) galvenais mērķis ir sakārtot ķimikāliju nozari.