Welcome to GMREACH.com.

A new chemical regulation in the European Union (EU) called REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006) was published late in 2006. REACH came into force on 01 June 2007 and will have a major impact on chemical and associated industries worldwide which manufacture and/or import chemicals, preparations and articles to the EU. This includes the automotive industry.

General Motors has created this website for two reasons: to begin its own compliance process with the REACH legislation and to assist in the education of its suppliers regarding REACH.

GM suppliers need to prepare now to manage this new legislation. It is expected that REACH will affect supplier communication up and downstream, create challenges in supply of materials and customer demands and generate substantial administrative and technical tasks. It is important to note REACH compliance will involve more than regulatory managers, but also purchasing, information technology, product planning, engineering and more.

Please take the time to explore this website to learn more about REACH and, if you are a Tier One supplier, to submit your contact information to GM.