N2 Applied reached an important regulatory milestone in February 2026 with the successful REACH registration of its calcium nitrate and nitric acid production. This achievement marks a significant step in bringing sustainable fertiliser solutions to the European market at scale.
REACH, which stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals, is the European Union's main regulation governing chemical substances. It requires companies that manufacture or import chemicals in quantities above one tonne per year to register them with the European Chemicals Agency, providing detailed data on their properties, uses, and potential risks. The principle behind REACH is often summarised as "no data, no market", meaning substances cannot be sold in the EU without proper registration and safety assessment.
With this registration in place, N2 Applied's fertiliser products meet strict EU requirements for safety, environmental protection, and transparency. This not only enables commercial deployment across Europe but also demonstrates compliance with one of the world's most rigorous chemical regulatory frameworks, designed to protect human health and the environment.
The REACH registration is particularly important for innovative technologies like N2 Applied's plasma-based process. It validates that sustainable alternatives can meet regulatory standards while contributing to lower-emission fertiliser production and more resilient agricultural systems.
This milestone paves the way for broader adoption of climate-friendly fertilisers in European agriculture.
The visit reinforced the importance of collaboration in advancing plasma technology and bringing sustainable innovations to market faster.