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Laboratory technician analysing chemical samples

Great Britain·UK REACH·19 Jun 2026

UK REACH SVHC Candidate List Expanded With 17 New Substance Entries

The UK REACH Candidate List now includes 17 new SVHC entries, increasing supplier duties and highlighting future authorisation priorities.

Great Britain·UK REACH·19 Jun 2026

Chemical manufacturing compliance discussion in a trade show hall

Great Britain·European Economic Area·UK REACH·27 May 2026

UK REACH Alignment With EU Rules To Shape Chemicals Compliance

The UK plans to use EU chemicals rules as the starting point for UK REACH, reducing the risk of duplicated assessments and regulatory divergence.

Great Britain·European Economic Area·UK REACH·27 May 2026

UK chemical plant with industrial tanks and pipework

Great Britain·UK REACH·1 May 2026

UK Chemical Regulation Scrutiny Intensifies As Environmental Audit Committee Publishes New Report

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.

Great Britain·UK REACH·1 May 2026

Chemical manufacturing site with industrial tanks and pipework

Great Britain·UK REACH·3 Apr 2026

UK REACH ATRm Reforms Reduce Transitional Registration Burden And Signal Closer EU Alignment

The UK government has confirmed significant changes to UK REACH ATRm requirements, reducing the data burden for companies re-registering chemicals.

Great Britain·UK REACH·3 Apr 2026

Laboratory glassware in a chemical testing facility

Great Britain·UK REACH·26 Feb 2026

UK REACH Candidate List Updated Under New Strategic Approach To SVHCs

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.

Great Britain·UK REACH·26 Feb 2026

A scientist collecting a water sample with a PFAS molecule diagram

Great Britain·UK REACH·3 Feb 2026

UK’s First-Ever Plan To Tackle ‘Forever Chemicals’

The UK has published its first plan to address PFAS (‘forever chemicals’), outlining a framework for monitoring, evidence-gathering, and potential regulatory action.

Great Britain·UK REACH·3 Feb 2026

Tattoo studio workstation with sterile supplies

Great Britain·UK REACH·15 Jan 2026

UK REACH Restriction For Tattoo Inks And Permanent Make-Up

The UK government proposes a UK REACH restriction for tattoo inks and permanent make-up, tightening limits and labelling with phased transition periods.

Great Britain·UK REACH·15 Jan 2026

Great Britain·UK REACH·17 Sept 2025

UK Confirms PDDP As Endocrine Disruptor, Citing Risks Across Industry And Environment

UK REACH identifies PDDP as an endocrine disruptor, with implications for lubricant, fuel, and resin supply chains across GB.

Great Britain·UK REACH·17 Sept 2025

Great Britain·UK REACH·17 Sept 2025

UK REACH Consultation Proposes Sweeping Restriction On PFAS In Firefighting Foam

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·17 Sept 2025

Great Britain·UK REACH·31 Jul 2025

UK Prioritises Tyre Additive Chemicals In Landmark Risk Screening Initiative

The UK Environment Agency has identified high-risk tyre additives for further review, signalling regulatory shifts for chemical stakeholders.

Great Britain·UK REACH·31 Jul 2025

Great Britain·UK REACH·16 Jul 2025

UK REACH Registration Deadlines Set For Major Extension Under New Consultation

Defra proposes extending UK REACH registration deadlines to 2031–2033. The change aims to ease compliance burdens across the chemical supply chain.

Great Britain·UK REACH·16 Jul 2025

UK REACH Restriction On Lead Ammunition

UK REACH restricts lead in ammunition to protect health and the environment. Key deadlines and exemptions affect manufacturers and downstream users.

Great Britain·UK REACH·16 Jul 2025

Great Britain·UK REACH·20 Jun 2025

Environment Agency Review Highlights Gaps In Airborne PFAS Monitoring And Regulation

New Environment Agency report on airborne PFAS reveals major data gaps, urging improved monitoring and standardised analysis across the chemicals value chain.

Great Britain·UK REACH·20 Jun 2025

Great Britain·UK REACH·20 Jun 2025

UK Flame Retardant Strategy Signals Regulatory Shift For Chemicals Sector

UK's flame retardant scoping review outlines regulatory priorities, urging manufacturers and importers to prepare for compliance under UK REACH.

Great Britain·UK REACH·20 Jun 2025

Great Britain·UK REACH·13 Mar 2025

UK REACH Fees Changing From April 2025

The UK government is revising UK REACH fees from April 2025, affecting manufacturers, importers, and service providers.

Great Britain·UK REACH·13 Mar 2025

Great Britain·UK REACH·19 Dec 2024

UK REACH Publishes Final Opinion On Lead Ammunition Restrictions

The UK REACH agency releases its final opinion on lead ammunition restrictions, focusing on environmental and health risks while outlining phased bans and exceptions.

Great Britain·UK REACH·19 Dec 2024

Great Britain·UK REACH·11 Dec 2024

New Guidance Released For Minimising Animal Testing Under UK REACH

The HSE's latest guidance under UK REACH outlines steps to minimise animal testing by adopting in vitro, in silico, and other alternative approaches.

Great Britain·UK REACH·11 Dec 2024

Great Britain·UK REACH·19 Jun 2024

Hefty Fine For Trader WHO Sold Toxic Jewellery

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·19 Jun 2024

Great Britain·UK REACH·23 May 2024

UK HSE Call For Evidence On PFAS In Firefighting Foams

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·23 May 2024

Great Britain·UK REACH·21 May 2024

Government Launches Consultation On UK REACH ATRm

The consultation period runs until 11 July 2024.

Great Britain·UK REACH·21 May 2024

UK REACH Regulatory News

Latest Articles

UK REACH SVHC Candidate List Expanded With 17 New Substance Entries

UK REACH Alignment With EU Rules To Shape Chemicals Compliance

UK Chemical Regulation Scrutiny Intensifies As Environmental Audit Committee Publishes New Report

UK REACH ATRm Reforms Reduce Transitional Registration Burden And Signal Closer EU Alignment

UK REACH Candidate List Updated Under New Strategic Approach To SVHCs

UK’s First-Ever Plan To Tackle ‘Forever Chemicals’

UK REACH Restriction For Tattoo Inks And Permanent Make-Up

UK Confirms PDDP As Endocrine Disruptor, Citing Risks Across Industry And Environment

UK REACH Consultation Proposes Sweeping Restriction On PFAS In Firefighting Foam

UK Prioritises Tyre Additive Chemicals In Landmark Risk Screening Initiative

UK REACH Registration Deadlines Set For Major Extension Under New Consultation

UK REACH Restriction On Lead Ammunition

Environment Agency Review Highlights Gaps In Airborne PFAS Monitoring And Regulation

UK Flame Retardant Strategy Signals Regulatory Shift For Chemicals Sector

UK REACH Fees Changing From April 2025

UK REACH Publishes Final Opinion On Lead Ammunition Restrictions

New Guidance Released For Minimising Animal Testing Under UK REACH

Hefty Fine For Trader WHO Sold Toxic Jewellery

UK HSE Call For Evidence On PFAS In Firefighting Foams

Government Launches Consultation On UK REACH ATRm

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