The EU REACH and REACH-like regulation governs the registration, evaluation, authorization, and restriction of chemicals across the world. This framework necessitates the use of substance-related data, including data from animal studies. To minimize the number of required studies and uphold animal welfare, there is a mandatory requirement for the exchange of existing data.
Similar provisions for data sharing are found in various global chemical regulations. Sharing data among competitors demands significant administrative effort and confidentiality measures. To streamline this process, chemical industry companies that manufacture or distribute the same substances often encouraged to form a consortium. Typically, they engage an external consortium manager to serve as an impartial intermediary.
This consortium manager assumes responsibility for overseeing central administrative, trustee, and financial activities. This ensures seamless information exchange among all consortium members and adherence to competition laws.
