Friends,

Announcement (http://aiag.informz.net/aiag/archives/archive_77024.html) from AIAG.

(I am a member of AIAG, not an employee.)

Stijloor.

I attended their earlier one on REACH/RoHS last year, and we're sending two to this one. They provide lots of good information, and answer questions. I recommend it as well.

(also a member, not an employee of AIAG)

The Aerospace Industry, in an effort to green it's image, is also paying close attention to all Environmental issues. REACH will become a discussion item in the Aerospace supply chain, soon.

Friends,

Due to overwhelming demand, AIAG is holding a second REACH Symposium on April 24 at the Centerpoint Mariott in Pontiac, Mich.

Here (http://aiag.informz.net/aiag/archives/archive_79391.html) is the announcement.

Stijloor.

Friends,

The REACH symposium is now available as Online webcast series. You may also have online training (at 10% discount) through AIAG. Here is full detail:

Understand and Learn How to Comply with REACH

Presenting AIAG's REACH Learning Opportunities – A variety of training options to accommodate your needs and schedule

As you may know, REACH is a chemical regulation that requires all manufacturers and importers of chemical substances into the European Union to identify and manage risks linked to substances that they manufacture and market. To help automotive supply chain partners comply with this important regulation, AIAG is presenting three unique REACH training opportunities to meet your needs.

REACH Symposium Webcasts
The REACH Symposium held on June 26 is now available in webcast format for your convenience. This program consists of AIAG, OEM and Supplier presentations that explain what the REACH regulation entails and how it is impacting industry. Most importantly, legal expert Robert Matthews discusses the regulatory requirements for REACH, providing details on how to manage your REACH liabilities, with important compliance and business considerations. Access the webcasts.

AIAG partnered with Intertek to offer REACH e-Learning
In-depth online training is available to help you meet the requirements of REACH. The Understanding and Managing REACH: e-Learning Program is convenient and easy to use whenever, wherever your supply chain is located and includes questions to test your comprehension. As an added benefit, the REACH e-Learning Program is offered at a 10 percent discount off the regular rate, exclusively through AIAG at www.aiag.org and reach.aiag.org. Look for this e-learning program beginning Aug. 25, 2008.

REACH Half-Day Training Courses

As a leader in educational training, AIAG has developed hands-on REACH training. Specifically geared for individuals who prefer an interactive classroom experience, three different half-day courses have been specially developed by AIAG's expert trainer and REACH specialist:

REACH: Pre-Registration and Registration
Gain a general high-level introduction for REACH registration. Learn what data needs to be gathered for pre-registration and registration; how to enter this data into IUCLID and into REACH-IT databases – the EU's registration and pre-registration systems and how to write a chemical safety report. Also learn about the new Safety Data Sheet requirements in the EU under REACH. Upcoming dates in Southfield , Mich.


September 15 September 26 October 10 October 27

October 28 November 12 November 24 December 5

December 15



REACH: Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Reporting

Benefit from a general high-level introduction to SVHC. Learn how to track and manage SVHCs; how IMDS and GADSL can be used to report SVHCs; requirements for Communication, Notification, Authorization and Restriction under REACH and how they relate to SVHCs. In addition develop a strategy for responding to customer SVHC reporting requirements. Upcoming dates in Southfield , Mich.

October 28 October 30 December 16

REACH Workshop: Customized for your Company

Learn about REACH in the confidential atmosphere of your facilities. Train your entire team on the specific aspects of REACH that affect your products; what requirements, if any, apply to the articles you manufacture; what specific action items you need to take to comply; what the relevant deadlines are for those action items; and which of your products are exempt, excluded or have very minimal REACH requirements. Call (248) 358-3003 to schedule your exclusive REACH Workshop.

For more information or to register, call (248) 358-3003 or visit the training section of AIAG's Web site. All three REACH half-day courses can be brought to your facilities. Call AIAG for a customized quote.

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The Aerospace Industry, in an effort to green it's image, is also paying close attention to all Environmental issues. REACH will become a discussion item in the Aerospace supply chain, soon.

REACH is not limited to automotive, it is an EU regulation. All businesses who want to export to the EU or manufacture within the EU will need to comply, whether it be materials or finished goods.