The Consequences of REACH for SMEs
Study
15-10-2013
This note examines the consequences of REACH legislation for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) since its entry into force in June 2007. It looks at impacts on the internal organisation of firms (including human resources), on strategy and on business activities. We also assess the experience of SMEs with available support and the perceived added value of REACH for SMEs. Our findings are based on a review of the literature and a set of interviews to a sample of firms.
Study
External author
Jacques Pelkmans, Lorna Schrefler and Ineke Gubbels (CEPS)
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