Austria has adopted a proactive approach to chemicals policy, both domestically and within the EU. This chapter examines Austria’s policy and institutional framework for managing the risks associated with chemicals. It assesses the measures taken to implement the EU chemicals legislation, in particular the Regulation on Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). The chapter provides an overview of the occurrence of some hazardous substance categories in human bodies and the environment, based on a range of monitoring programmes. Finally, Austria’s endeavours to promote “green chemistry” and chemicals leasing are discussed.