The trustee model of K&L protects the confidentiality interests of companies

Manufacturers or importers who have pre-registered an identical substance have to share data. According to the REACH regulation they become automatically a member of a SIEF (Substance Information Exchange Forum). In order to protect the confidentiality interests of a company and to regard the competition law, a trustee is needed. It is only via a trustee that the necessary data can be provided and shared without jeopardizing the business interests of the obliged companies.