Legislation News Archive
Latest Foresight news articles covering UK REACH, curated for compliance and product stewardship teams.
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The UK Parliament’s report on chemical regulation raises concerns over UK REACH costs, data access, and enforcement capacity. It calls for reforms to ensure effective oversight while minimising industry burden and maintaining alignment with EU standards where necessary.
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The UK government has confirmed significant changes to UK REACH ATRm requirements, reducing the data burden for companies re-registering chemicals.
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Defra's new strategic approach aligns UK REACH candidate list updates more closely with EU decisions, with direct implications for supply chain communication and authorisation planning.
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The UK has published its first plan to address PFAS (‘forever chemicals’), outlining a framework for monitoring, evidence-gathering, and potential regulatory action.
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The UK government proposes a UK REACH restriction for tattoo inks and permanent make-up, tightening limits and labelling with phased transition periods.
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UK REACH identifies PDDP as an endocrine disruptor, with implications for lubricant, fuel, and resin supply chains across GB.
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UK proposes restricting PFAS in firefighting foam under UK REACH, with phased timelines and limits. See impacts and how to respond.
Great Britain·UK REACH·
The UK Environment Agency has identified high-risk tyre additives for further review, signalling regulatory shifts for chemical stakeholders.
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Defra proposes extending UK REACH registration deadlines to 2031–2033. The change aims to ease compliance burdens across the chemical supply chain.
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UK REACH restricts lead in ammunition to protect health and the environment. Key deadlines and exemptions affect manufacturers and downstream users.
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New Environment Agency report on airborne PFAS reveals major data gaps, urging improved monitoring and standardised analysis across the chemicals value chain.
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UK's flame retardant scoping review outlines regulatory priorities, urging manufacturers and importers to prepare for compliance under UK REACH.
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The UK government is revising UK REACH fees from April 2025, affecting manufacturers, importers, and service providers.
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The UK REACH agency releases its final opinion on lead ammunition restrictions, focusing on environmental and health risks while outlining phased bans and exceptions.
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The HSE's latest guidance under UK REACH outlines steps to minimise animal testing by adopting in vitro, in silico, and other alternative approaches.
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Tests revealed that a children's jewellery set contained over 6,000 times the legal limit of Cadmium, a carcinogenic element.
Great Britain·UK REACH·
Stakeholders with info on PFAS or alternatives in firefighting foams, especially in GB, are urged to engage in further dialogue with the Agency.
Great Britain·UK REACH·
The consultation period runs until 11 July 2024.
Great Britain·UK REACH·
The incorporation of PFAS into firefighting foams has raised significant environmental and health concerns.
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The report indicated that 53 valid dossiers for novel substances were submitted, with compliance checks completed on 29 (55%) by the end of the year.
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