IUCLID 5 is part of the REACH IT process and can be downloaded for free from the ECHA web-site
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The ECHA web-site offers advice on downloading and this can be done by anyone with a reasonable level
of IT skill and who can follow instructions carefully. The system is not very forgiving and mistakes made in the download
process may affect operation later. The IUCLID 5 helpdesk responds quickly to questions relating to the installation
or use of IUCLID 5 and contact is by e mail through the service desk
[opens new window]Denehurst can offer science and regulatory support on IUCLID 5 relating to data input and Mark Selby
is also involved in the collaborative training between REACHReady and Trasys. IT support is not given beyond the basics.
More information is on the
REACHReady Web-site
IUCLID 5 is not hard to use and once installed and running (leave yourself plenty of time if downloading
and installing yourself, as it will take up to 2 hours with a fast internet connection and good PC), it is reommended that
you familiarise yourself with the content before attempting any submissions.
Although there is a completeness check
that ensure all data end-points have been considered, it is not necessary to fill in every data field as some had feared when
it was furst released. There are a few myths and fallacies with IUCLID - try it yourself and you will find it as easy
as an online tax return.
