Abstract
This article analyses the development of approaches for management of chemical substances in the frame of current reform of chemicals policy at the European Union level with regard to implementation of REACH Regulation No. 1907/2006. REACH is considered as an integrated approach to the control of the production, import and use of chemicals in the European Union, especially of those chemical substances with the most hazardous properties. The new approach covers both the strengths of old and new chemical policies, also requires revision of existing understandings about chemical production, import and use: responsibilities of all involved actors, the chemicals supply chain, and information flow within chemicals supply chain.