In order to further reduce the risks of respiratory sensitisation and further improve safety culture in the workplace, the EU REACH competent authorities prepared a restriction proposal for the use of diisocyanates. The proposal affects substances and products with a cumulative concentration of diisocyanates in the substance or the mixture above or equal to 0.1 % in weight. The most important measure, as a consequence of the REACH restriction, will be the requirement for a dedicated and documented training of all employees dealing with diisocyanates. In order to answer this requirement, the European polyurethane industry, led by isocyanates ...