About the author

Graham Bayliss

Compliance and Regulatory Manager

Graham joined ReAgent in 1983 as a trainee laboratory technician combining work and study to achieve Chartered Chemist (MRSC CChem) status. He has held various positions within the company before taking on his current role of Compliance and Regulatory Manager. Graham is an outdoor enthusiast and keen wildlife photographer.
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How to Comply with REACH Regulations

In our recent series of blog posts about REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulations in the EU, we’ve looked at what REACH is, how it works, and what the impact of a no-deal Brexit may be on

Graham Bayliss 11/09/2024
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How Does REACH Work?

We recently published a comprehensive overview and introduction to REACH, and in this article we’ll look in more detail at how REACH works. What Does REACH Stand For? REACH stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals. It’s a

Graham Bayliss 28/08/2024
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ADR Regulations UK vs. EU

After the Brexit transition period, which ended on 31 December 2020, many EU policies and directives ended their legal enforceability in the UK.  For example, the ADR regulations, or the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by

Graham Bayliss 21/08/2024
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An Introduction To REACH

Guest post by Principal Toxicologist Richard Young and Toxicologist Daniel Threlfall from Bibra, specialists in assessing the hazards and risks posed by chemicals and assisting chemical companies with REACH obligations (originally posted in May 2019). Updated by ReAgent. What is REACH? REACH is

Graham Bayliss 14/08/2024
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What Are ADR Regulations?

ADR regulations refer to the set of rules for transporting dangerous products by road.  These regulations are a product of a multilateral international agreement known as the “European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road.” The treaty

Graham Bayliss 07/08/2024

What Are The 7 Principles Of ISO 9001?

The seven principles of ISO 9001 are the foundation of establishing a quality management system (QMS) for your organisation. Created by ISO’s committee of experts, the key principles are: People engagement Customer focus Leadership Process approach Improvement Evidence-based decision making

Graham Bayliss 17/04/2024

How To Reference An ISO Standard

How you reference an ISO standard largely depends on the context or particular publication. While quoting the ISO title is often sufficient for journalistic articles, you’ll need to follow specific conventions when citing ISO standards in academic publications. More than

Graham Bayliss 14/12/2022