REACH Implementation WG

• To act as a focal point for contact with external interests in iron and other steel- related consortia.
• For discussion of common issues with non-Eurofer interests in iron and steel and, where necessary, development of a global iron and steel industry consensus
• To prevent duplication of work on iron and other steel-related substances
• To identify existing data on iron and other steel-related substances, and
• Highlight research and studies for cost sharing and/or that could be bought/exchanged at a later date (postbox function).

Membership

• Chair: Eric Brasseur, ArcelorMittal Flat Carbon Europe
• Co-chair: Ane Schapper, Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG
• Representatives from the Consortia and Associated Trade Associations
• Eurofer Secretariat (Avenue Ariane 5, B-1200 Brussels): Tony Newson, Danny Croon and María Miguel Díez

Eurométaux REACH Gateway: www.reach-metals.eu/

Information system that will guide the EU and International Metals Industry in the implementation process of the recently adopted EU REACH Regulation.

Steel Related Substance Consortia/Consortium list.
This living document contains relevant contact information and details related to the Consortium Agreement, possibilities of membership and fees among others.

IPIA's Iron Platform
The IRON PLATFORM is the iron and iron-containing substances (pig iron, DRI (Directly Reduced Iron), HBI (Hot Briquetted Iron), iron powder and iron oxide) REACH Consortium established by the International Pig Iron Association. Chris Barrington (IPIA's secretariat) and Sue Barrington, will act as administrators for the Iron platform.