LEED Green Associate Practice Test

What type of impact does the REACH program focus on?

1. Economic impact of chemicals

2. Environmental and health hazard impact

3. Sociopolitical impact of regulatory changes

4. Technological impact on chemical production

The correct answer is: Environmental and health hazard impact

The REACH program, which stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals, primarily focuses on the environmental and health hazards associated with the use of chemicals. It was introduced in the European Union to ensure that the risks posed by chemicals are properly managed and that the safety of substances is evaluated before they are marketed. By emphasizing the assessment of chemicals in terms of their potential risks to human health and the environment, the program aims to prevent harmful impacts and promote safer chemical practices. The other options, while relevant to the broader discussion of chemicals and their effects, do not capture the main focus of the REACH program, which is the evaluation of health and environmental risks. Economic implications or technological changes linked to chemical production are important, but they fall outside the scope of REACH’s core mission.