UK REACH
Guidance on how UK REACH regulates chemical substances that are imported into Great Britain from Northern Ireland
UK Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (UK REACH) is the United Kingdom鈥檚 independent chemicals regulatory framework. It came into force on 1 January 2021 and applies in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).
UK REACH applies to Northern Ireland businesses if you export substances into GB. .
Information on chemicals under UK REACH
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You should regularly check the following annexes and lists to stay informed on chemicals that are relevant to you. Some chemicals may be restricted for use or can only be used or placed on the market if an authorisation is granted.
Authorisations
Restrictions
UK REACH Calls for Evidence and Consultations
HSE regularly organises consultations to obtain feedback and gather scientific information for the regulatory processes. You can contribute to these consultations on .
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) is the UK policy lead for UK REACH and consults interested stakeholders - find consultations that may interest you on .
Keep up to date with UK REACH
You can find news about UK REACH, such as updates on consultations, new restrictions, authorisations and process development, and additions to the candidate list of substances of very high concern (SVHC), by registering for .
You can also sign up for email alerts on government activity on chemicals in the following areas:
Northern Ireland Chemical Stakeholder Forum
Planning has started on setting up a Northern Ireland Chemical Stakeholder Forum. If you would be interested in participating in the forum, register your interest by emailing chemicals.team@economy-ni.gov.uk.
If you would like to be involved in discussions around UK REACH, you can request to join the .
Further 91香蕉黄色视频 for UK REACH
If you have any queries relating to UK REACH, contact the helpdesk by email at ukreach.clp@hse.gov.uk.
For general enquiries relating to UK REACH and UK REACH-IT, contact the UK Chemicals Helpline on Tel. 0330 159 1985. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
HSE has a role in UK REACH enforcement. If you have any queries on compliance, send an email to CRDEnforcement@hse.gov.uk.
If you need further assistance or have any queries on the guidance on this page, contact the Department for the Economy Chemicals Team at chemicals.team@economy-ni.gov.uk.