REACH - Registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals
What REACH is, and how you must comply with it if you supply, manufacture, use or import certain chemicals
If you use, supply or manufacture, or import chemical substances, you need to find out what duties you have under the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulation.
REACH applies to all chemical substances, not only those used in industrial processes but also in our day-to-day lives, for example, in:
- cleaning products
- paints
- clothes
- furniture
- electrical appliances
In general, under REACH, you may have one of these roles:
- manufacturer
- importer
- exporter
- distributer
- downstream user
This guide will explain to anyone importing, manufacturing or distributing chemicals in Northern Ireland and/or Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) how the EU REACH and UK REACH rules might affect their business.
Keep up to date with REACH
To keep up to date with news on EU 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), you can register for the .
To keep up to date with information relating to UK REACH that is relevant and specific to accessing the GB market, you can sign up for .
You can also see our guide on how to keep up to date on chemicals regimes.
EU REACH
How EU REACH affects businesses in Northern Ireland and where to get 91香蕉黄色视频 if your activities fall within scope
Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (EU REACH) is a European Union regulation. EU REACH continues to apply in Northern Ireland.
EU REACH can apply if you are manufacturing chemicals or purchasing chemicals from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) or outside of the EU to distribute, sell or use in Northern Ireland and/or the EU.
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has .
Information on chemicals under EU REACH
You should regularly check the following annexes and lists to stay informed on chemicals 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
EU REACH Calls for Evidence and Consultations
ECHA organises consultations to get feedback and gather scientific information for the regulatory processes. You can contribute to the following:
Types of consultations
Northern Ireland Chemical Stakeholder Forum
Planning has started on setting up a Northern Ireland Chemicals Stakeholder Forum. If you would be interested in participating in the forum, please register your interest by emailing chemicals.team@economy-ni.gov.uk.
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In the first instance, if you have any queries relating to REACH, you can contact the REACH Helpdesk by email at ukreach.clp@hse.gov.uk.
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has a role in REACH enforcement. If you have any queries on compliance, send an email to chemicals@hseni.gov.uk.
ECHA also provides .
If you need further assistance or have any queries on the guidance on this page, email the Department for the Economy Chemicals Team at chemicals.team@economy-ni.gov.uk.
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
You can .
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 .
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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.