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How to keep up to date on chemical regimes

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How to keep up to date on chemical regimes

GB BPR

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GB BPR jhobbs Wed, 31/08/2022 - 22:34

BPR - Biocidal Products Regulation

In this guide:

EU BPR

How EU BPR affects businesses in Northern Ireland and where to get 91�㽶��ɫ��Ƶ for your activities which fall within scope
The Biocidal Products Regulation (EU BPR) is a European Union regulation. EU BPR continues to apply in Northern Ireland.

EU BPR applies if you supply or use biocidal products in the EU market, which includes NI.

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has more information about EU BPR and your role and responsibilities.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in Great Britain also has more information on supplying biocidal products to the NI market.

Information on chemicals under EU BPR

You should regularly check the following annexes and lists to keep up to date with information on chemicals relevant to your business.

Biocidal Active Substances

Biocidal Products

List of active substances and suppliers

EU BPR Calls for Evidence and Consultations

ECHA organises consultations to get feedback and scientific information for the regulatory process. You can contribute to the following:

Types of consultations

Consultation on potential candidates for substitution

Consultation on derogation to the exclusion criteria

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.

Further 91�㽶��ɫ��Ƶ on EU BPR

Applications for National Authorisation, Mutual Recognition and Simplified Authorisation for Northern Ireland should be made to HSE in GB. Relevant enquiries can be made to HSE by emailing ni.biocides@hse.gov.uk.

Applications for Union Authorisation and Notification of Simplified Authorisations should be made to ECHA.

For any other general enquiries about biocides, you can email biocidesenquiries@hse.gov.uk.

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) also has a role in biocides enforcement. If you have any queries relating to compliance, please send an email to chemicals@hseni.gov.uk.

ECHA also provides a directory of contact points for specific queries on chemicals regulations.

If you need further assistance or have any queries on the guidance on this page please email the Department for the Economy Chemicals Team at chemicals.team@economy-ni.gov.uk.
Actions

EU BPR legislation

European Chemicals Agency guidance on BPR

EU BPR questions and answers

Register for Biocidal Products

IUCLID chemicals management system

Also on this site

REACH - Registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals

CLP - Classification, Labelling and Packaging

BPR - Biocidal Products Regulation

How to keep up to date on chemical regimes

Chemical manufacturing pollution prevention

Furniture manufacturing resource efficiency

Content category

Manufacturing
Source URL
/content/eu-bpr

Links
GB BPR

Guidance on how GB BPR regulates biocidal products that are supplied or used in the Great Britain market
Great Britain Biocidal Products Regulation (GB BPR) came into force on 31 December 2020. GB BPR applies in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).

The existing European Union Biocidal Products Regulation (EU BPR) has been copied into GB law and amended to enable it to operate effectively in GB. This means that most aspects of EU BPR will continue in the same way under the new stand-alone regime.

Find out more about the GB BPR and your obligations.

Unfettered access notification

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will treat biocidal products as being authorised in GB under GB BPR where a business based in Northern Ireland holds a valid authorisation or permit for the product under EU BPR in NI and wants to supply the product in GB. However, a notification procedure must be followed before products can be supplied in GB.

Find more information on unfettered access notification.

Information on chemicals under GB BPR

You should regularly check the following annexes and lists to keep up to date with information on chemicals relevant to your business:

UK authorised biocidal products

BPR active substance lists for GB and NI

The GB Article 95 List

GB BPR Calls for Evidence and Consultations

HSE regularly organises consultations to obtain feedback and gather scientific information for the regulatory process. You can contribute to these consultations on HSE’s Citizen Space.

Northern Ireland Chemical Stakeholder Forum

Planning has started on setting up a Northern Ireland Chemical Stakeholder Forum. If this forum is something you would be interested in participating in, register your interest by emailing chemicals.team@economy-ni.gov.uk.

Further 91�㽶��ɫ��Ƶ on GB BPR

If you have any queries relating to GB BPR, you should contact the UK Chemicals Helpline on Tel. 0330 159 1985. Opening hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

If you have any queries relating to compliance and enforcement, please send an email to CRDEnforcement@hse.gov.uk.

If you need further assistance or have any queries on the guidance on this page please contact the Department for the Economy Chemicals Team at chemicals.team@economy-ni.gov.uk.
Actions

GB BPR legislation

Check your product is regulated as a biocidal product

Active substance approval

How to get a biocidal product on the UK market

Product authorisation

Biocides fees

Also on this site

REACH - Registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals

CLP - Classification, Labelling and Packaging

BPR - Biocidal Products Regulation

How to keep up to date on chemical regimes

Chemical manufacturing pollution prevention

Furniture manufacturing resource efficiency

Content category

Manufacturing
Source URL
/content/gb-bpr

Links

EU BPR

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EU BPR jhobbs Wed, 31/08/2022 - 22:18

BPR - Biocidal Products Regulation

In this guide:

EU BPR

How EU BPR affects businesses in Northern Ireland and where to get 91�㽶��ɫ��Ƶ for your activities which fall within scope
The Biocidal Products Regulation (EU BPR) is a European Union regulation. EU BPR continues to apply in Northern Ireland.

EU BPR applies if you supply or use biocidal products in the EU market, which includes NI.

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has more information about EU BPR and your role and responsibilities.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in Great Britain also has more information on supplying biocidal products to the NI market.

Information on chemicals under EU BPR

You should regularly check the following annexes and lists to keep up to date with information on chemicals relevant to your business.

Biocidal Active Substances

Biocidal Products

List of active substances and suppliers

EU BPR Calls for Evidence and Consultations

ECHA organises consultations to get feedback and scientific information for the regulatory process. You can contribute to the following:

Types of consultations

Consultation on potential candidates for substitution

Consultation on derogation to the exclusion criteria

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.

Further 91�㽶��ɫ��Ƶ on EU BPR

Applications for National Authorisation, Mutual Recognition and Simplified Authorisation for Northern Ireland should be made to HSE in GB. Relevant enquiries can be made to HSE by emailing ni.biocides@hse.gov.uk.

Applications for Union Authorisation and Notification of Simplified Authorisations should be made to ECHA.

For any other general enquiries about biocides, you can email biocidesenquiries@hse.gov.uk.

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) also has a role in biocides enforcement. If you have any queries relating to compliance, please send an email to chemicals@hseni.gov.uk.

ECHA also provides a directory of contact points for specific queries on chemicals regulations.

If you need further assistance or have any queries on the guidance on this page please email the Department for the Economy Chemicals Team at chemicals.team@economy-ni.gov.uk.
Actions

EU BPR legislation

European Chemicals Agency guidance on BPR

EU BPR questions and answers

Register for Biocidal Products

IUCLID chemicals management system

Also on this site

REACH - Registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals

CLP - Classification, Labelling and Packaging

BPR - Biocidal Products Regulation

How to keep up to date on chemical regimes

Chemical manufacturing pollution prevention

Furniture manufacturing resource efficiency

Content category

Manufacturing
Source URL
/content/eu-bpr

Links
GB BPR

Guidance on how GB BPR regulates biocidal products that are supplied or used in the Great Britain market
Great Britain Biocidal Products Regulation (GB BPR) came into force on 31 December 2020. GB BPR applies in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).

The existing European Union Biocidal Products Regulation (EU BPR) has been copied into GB law and amended to enable it to operate effectively in GB. This means that most aspects of EU BPR will continue in the same way under the new stand-alone regime.

Find out more about the GB BPR and your obligations.

Unfettered access notification

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will treat biocidal products as being authorised in GB under GB BPR where a business based in Northern Ireland holds a valid authorisation or permit for the product under EU BPR in NI and wants to supply the product in GB. However, a notification procedure must be followed before products can be supplied in GB.

Find more information on unfettered access notification.

Information on chemicals under GB BPR

You should regularly check the following annexes and lists to keep up to date with information on chemicals relevant to your business:

UK authorised biocidal products

BPR active substance lists for GB and NI

The GB Article 95 List

GB BPR Calls for Evidence and Consultations

HSE regularly organises consultations to obtain feedback and gather scientific information for the regulatory process. You can contribute to these consultations on HSE’s Citizen Space.

Northern Ireland Chemical Stakeholder Forum

Planning has started on setting up a Northern Ireland Chemical Stakeholder Forum. If this forum is something you would be interested in participating in, register your interest by emailing chemicals.team@economy-ni.gov.uk.

Further 91�㽶��ɫ��Ƶ on GB BPR

If you have any queries relating to GB BPR, you should contact the UK Chemicals Helpline on Tel. 0330 159 1985. Opening hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

If you have any queries relating to compliance and enforcement, please send an email to CRDEnforcement@hse.gov.uk.

If you need further assistance or have any queries on the guidance on this page please contact the Department for the Economy Chemicals Team at chemicals.team@economy-ni.gov.uk.
Actions

GB BPR legislation

Check your product is regulated as a biocidal product

Active substance approval

How to get a biocidal product on the UK market

Product authorisation

Biocides fees

Also on this site

REACH - Registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals

CLP - Classification, Labelling and Packaging

BPR - Biocidal Products Regulation

How to keep up to date on chemical regimes

Chemical manufacturing pollution prevention

Furniture manufacturing resource efficiency

Content category

Manufacturing
Source URL
/content/gb-bpr

Links

BPR - Biocidal Products Regulation

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Introduction

GB CLP

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CLP - Classification, Labelling and Packaging

In this guide:

EU CLP

Your role and responsibilities under EU CLP and where to get 91�㽶��ɫ��Ƶ for your activities which fall within scope
Classification, Labelling and Packaging (EU CLP) is a European Union regulation. EU CLP continues to apply in Northern Ireland.

EU CLP applies if you are based in NI and purchase goods from outside the EU, eg from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). You must ensure that all hazardous chemicals products you place in the NI and / or EU markets are complaint with EU CLP.

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has more information on EU CLP and your role and responsibilities.

Your role under EU CLP

Your obligations under EU CLP depends on your role and where you sit in the supply chain. Everyone in the supply chain has a responsibility to ensure that they have identified the hazards of substances and mixtures, and that they communicate this information using labelling and safety data sheets in accordance with CLP and the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals (REACH) Regulations.

For more information on your role and responsibilities see Section 2 of the Introductory Guidance on CLP.

Submitting information to the National Poison Information Service

Importers and downstream users placing hazardous mixtures on the NI market are required to provide specific information on their products to the National Poison Information Service (NPIS) in accordance with Annex VIII of EU CLP Regulation.

NI-based downstream users and distributors that are supplied with mixtures from GB-based businesses are defined as importers under the EU CLP Regulation. You must comply with the duties of an importer, including providing specific information on your products to the NPIS in accordance with Annex VIII.

For more information, see guidance on submitting chemicals information to the NPIS.

Information on chemicals under EU CLP

You should regularly check the following annexes and lists to keep up to date with information on chemicals relevant to your business:

Classification and Labelling Inventory

Registry of classification and labelling (CLH) intentions until outcome

EU CLP Calls for Evidence and consultations

ECHA organises consultations to get feedback and scientific information for the regulatory process. You can contribute to the following types of consultation:

Harmonised classification and labelling consultations

Harmonised classification and labelling targeted consultations

Consultations on ECHA Executive Director’s requests related to the CLH process

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.

Further 91�㽶��ɫ��Ƶ for EU CLP

In the first instance if you have any queries relating to CLP, you can contact the CLP Helpdesk by email at ukreach.clp@hse.gov.uk.

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has a role in EU CLP enforcement. If you have any queries relating to compliance, send an email to chemicals@hseni.gov.uk.

ECHA also provides a directory of contact points for specific queries on chemicals regulations.

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.
Actions

EU CLP legislation

ECHA information on chemicals

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

ECHA Poison Centres

Also on this site

REACH - Registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals

BPR - Biocidal Products Regulation

How to keep up to date on chemical regimes

Chemical manufacturing pollution prevention

Furniture manufacturing resource efficiency

Content category

Manufacturing
Source URL
/content/eu-clp

Links
GB CLP

Your role and responsibilities under GB CLP and where to get 91�㽶��ɫ��Ƶ for activities which fall within scope

Great Britain Classification, Labelling and Packaging (GB CLP) came into effect on 1 January 2021. If you are placing goods in the Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) market, you must comply with GB CLP.

GB CLP is retained European Union (EU) law, which has been amended to allow it to operate fully and effectively in GB - find out more about the changes.

Your role under GB CLP

Your obligations under CLP will depend on your role and where you sit in the supply chain. Everyone in the supply chain has a responsibility to ensure that they have identified the hazards of substances and mixtures, and that they communicate this information using labelling and safety data sheets in accordance with CLP and registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals (REACH) Regulations.

For more information on your role and responsibilities under GB CLP see guidance on what do I need to do?

Supplying chemicals to GB market

Northern Ireland businesses supplying substances or mixtures directly to the GB market as Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods (QNIG) have a legal duty to comply with the GB CLP Regulation.

The legal duties of NI-based suppliers ,such as manufacturers, downstream users and distributors directly supplying QNIG to the GB market, differ from those specified for GB-based suppliers supplying the GB market - find out more about the difference.

You may also be required to submit a notification to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) within one month of placing new substances on the GB market - see how to submit a GB CLP substance notification.

Submitting information to the National Poison Information Service

GB-based importers and downstream users, and NI-based downstream users directly supplying the GB market with qualifying NI goods (QNIGs), are encouraged to voluntarily submit information relating to emergency health response, and preventative measures on hazardous mixtures placed on the GB market, to the National Poison Information Service (NPIS) using a safety data sheet (SDS).

For more information, see guidance on submitting chemicals information to the NPIS.

Information on chemicals under CLP

The GB Mandatory Classification and Labelling List gives information on the classification and hazard labelling of substances and is legally binding in GB. This list should be used to classify and label chemicals you place on the GB market.

GB CLP Calls for Evidence and consultations

HSE regularly organises consultations to obtain feedback and gather scientific information for the regulatory process. You can contribute to these consultations on HSE‘s Citizen Space.

HSE also encourages businesses and other interested parties to respond to ECHA CLP public consultations.

Further Support for GB CLP

If you have any queries relating to CLP, contact the CLP Helpdesk by email at ukreach.clp@hse.gov.uk.

For general enquiries relating to GB CLP please contact the UK Chemicals Helpline on Tel. 0330 159 1985. Opening hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

HSE has a role in CLP enforcement. If you have any queries relating to compliance, please send an email to CRDEnforcement@hse.gov.uk.

Actions

GB CLP legislation

Submitting a new or revised GB mandatory classification and labelling proposal

Updating the GB mandatory classification and labelling list

Chemical classification resources

Chemical classification legal system

Also on this site

REACH - Registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals

BPR - Biocidal Products Regulation

How to keep up to date on chemical regimes

Chemical manufacturing pollution prevention

Furniture manufacturing resource efficiency

Content category

Manufacturing

Source URL
/content/gb-clp

Links

EU CLP

jhobbs — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 13:04:58 +0000

EU CLP jhobbs Tue, 16/08/2022 - 14:04

CLP - Classification, Labelling and Packaging

In this guide:

EU CLP

Your role and responsibilities under EU CLP and where to get 91�㽶��ɫ��Ƶ for your activities which fall within scope
Classification, Labelling and Packaging (EU CLP) is a European Union regulation. EU CLP continues to apply in Northern Ireland.

EU CLP applies if you are based in NI and purchase goods from outside the EU, eg from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). You must ensure that all hazardous chemicals products you place in the NI and / or EU markets are complaint with EU CLP.

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has more information on EU CLP and your role and responsibilities.

Your role under EU CLP

Your obligations under EU CLP depends on your role and where you sit in the supply chain. Everyone in the supply chain has a responsibility to ensure that they have identified the hazards of substances and mixtures, and that they communicate this information using labelling and safety data sheets in accordance with CLP and the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals (REACH) Regulations.

For more information on your role and responsibilities see Section 2 of the Introductory Guidance on CLP.

Submitting information to the National Poison Information Service

Importers and downstream users placing hazardous mixtures on the NI market are required to provide specific information on their products to the National Poison Information Service (NPIS) in accordance with Annex VIII of EU CLP Regulation.

NI-based downstream users and distributors that are supplied with mixtures from GB-based businesses are defined as importers under the EU CLP Regulation. You must comply with the duties of an importer, including providing specific information on your products to the NPIS in accordance with Annex VIII.

For more information, see guidance on submitting chemicals information to the NPIS.

Information on chemicals under EU CLP

You should regularly check the following annexes and lists to keep up to date with information on chemicals relevant to your business:

Classification and Labelling Inventory

Registry of classification and labelling (CLH) intentions until outcome

EU CLP Calls for Evidence and consultations

ECHA organises consultations to get feedback and scientific information for the regulatory process. You can contribute to the following types of consultation:

Harmonised classification and labelling consultations

Harmonised classification and labelling targeted consultations

Consultations on ECHA Executive Director’s requests related to the CLH process

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.

Further 91�㽶��ɫ��Ƶ for EU CLP

In the first instance if you have any queries relating to CLP, you can contact the CLP Helpdesk by email at ukreach.clp@hse.gov.uk.

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has a role in EU CLP enforcement. If you have any queries relating to compliance, send an email to chemicals@hseni.gov.uk.

ECHA also provides a directory of contact points for specific queries on chemicals regulations.

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.
Actions

EU CLP legislation

ECHA information on chemicals

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

ECHA Poison Centres

Also on this site

REACH - Registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals

BPR - Biocidal Products Regulation

How to keep up to date on chemical regimes

Chemical manufacturing pollution prevention

Furniture manufacturing resource efficiency

Content category

Manufacturing
Source URL
/content/eu-clp

Links
GB CLP

Your role and responsibilities under GB CLP and where to get 91�㽶��ɫ��Ƶ for activities which fall within scope

Great Britain Classification, Labelling and Packaging (GB CLP) came into effect on 1 January 2021. If you are placing goods in the Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) market, you must comply with GB CLP.

GB CLP is retained European Union (EU) law, which has been amended to allow it to operate fully and effectively in GB - find out more about the changes.

Your role under GB CLP

Your obligations under CLP will depend on your role and where you sit in the supply chain. Everyone in the supply chain has a responsibility to ensure that they have identified the hazards of substances and mixtures, and that they communicate this information using labelling and safety data sheets in accordance with CLP and registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals (REACH) Regulations.

For more information on your role and responsibilities under GB CLP see guidance on what do I need to do?

Supplying chemicals to GB market

Northern Ireland businesses supplying substances or mixtures directly to the GB market as Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods (QNIG) have a legal duty to comply with the GB CLP Regulation.

The legal duties of NI-based suppliers ,such as manufacturers, downstream users and distributors directly supplying QNIG to the GB market, differ from those specified for GB-based suppliers supplying the GB market - find out more about the difference.

You may also be required to submit a notification to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) within one month of placing new substances on the GB market - see how to submit a GB CLP substance notification.

Submitting information to the National Poison Information Service

GB-based importers and downstream users, and NI-based downstream users directly supplying the GB market with qualifying NI goods (QNIGs), are encouraged to voluntarily submit information relating to emergency health response, and preventative measures on hazardous mixtures placed on the GB market, to the National Poison Information Service (NPIS) using a safety data sheet (SDS).

For more information, see guidance on submitting chemicals information to the NPIS.

Information on chemicals under CLP

The GB Mandatory Classification and Labelling List gives information on the classification and hazard labelling of substances and is legally binding in GB. This list should be used to classify and label chemicals you place on the GB market.

GB CLP Calls for Evidence and consultations

HSE regularly organises consultations to obtain feedback and gather scientific information for the regulatory process. You can contribute to these consultations on HSE‘s Citizen Space.

HSE also encourages businesses and other interested parties to respond to ECHA CLP public consultations.

Further Support for GB CLP

If you have any queries relating to CLP, contact the CLP Helpdesk by email at ukreach.clp@hse.gov.uk.

For general enquiries relating to GB CLP please contact the UK Chemicals Helpline on Tel. 0330 159 1985. Opening hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

HSE has a role in CLP enforcement. If you have any queries relating to compliance, please send an email to CRDEnforcement@hse.gov.uk.

Actions

GB CLP legislation

Submitting a new or revised GB mandatory classification and labelling proposal

Updating the GB mandatory classification and labelling list

Chemical classification resources

Chemical classification legal system

Also on this site

REACH - Registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals

BPR - Biocidal Products Regulation

How to keep up to date on chemical regimes

Chemical manufacturing pollution prevention

Furniture manufacturing resource efficiency

Content category

Manufacturing

Source URL
/content/gb-clp

Links

CLP - Classification, Labelling and Packaging

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CLP - Classification, Labelling and Packaging jhobbs Tue, 16/08/2022 - 13:46

Introduction

UK REACH

jhobbs — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 17:01:03 +0000

UK REACH jhobbs Wed, 29/06/2022 - 18:01

REACH - Registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals

In this guide:

EU REACH

How EU REACH affects businesses in Northern Ireland and where to get 91�㽶��ɫ��Ƶ 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 more information about EU REACH and your role and responsibilities.

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

Annex XV - Registry of substances of very high concern (SVHC) intentions until outcome

Candidate List of SVHC for Authorisation

Annex XIV - Authorisation List

Restrictions

Registry of restriction intentions until outcome

Annex XVII - Substances restricted under REACH

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

Substances of very high concern identification

Draft recommendation for inclusion in the Authorisation List and consultation

Applications for authorisation

Submitted restrictions under consideration

Current calls for comments and evidence

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.

Further 91�㽶��ɫ��Ƶ for EU REACH

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 a directory of contact points for specific queries on chemical regulations.

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.
Actions

EU REACH legislation

European Chemicals Agency guidance on REACH

EU REACH questions and answers

Substances of Very High Concern Roadmap to 2020

REACH-IT system

HSE guidance on UK REACH: EU REACH links

EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability

Also on this site

CLP - Classification, Labelling and Packaging

BPR - Biocidal Products Regulation

How to keep up to date on chemical regimes

Chemical manufacturing pollution prevention

Furniture manufacturing resource efficiency

Content category

Manufacturing
Source URL
/content/eu-reach

Links
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’s 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. Read more about UK REACH and Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).

Information on chemicals under UK REACH

You can read more about UK REACH and your role and responsibilities from HSE.

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

Substances recommended for inclusion in REACH UK Authorisation List (Annex 14)

UK REACH Authorisation List (Annex 14)

Restrictions

List of restrictions and Registry of restriction intentions

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 HSE’s Citizen Space.

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 Defra’s Citizen Space.

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 HSE eBulletins.

You can also sign up for email alerts on government activity on chemicals in the following areas:

news and communications

guidance and regulation

policy paper and consultations

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 UK Chemicals Stakeholder Forum.

Further 91�㽶��ɫ��Ƶ 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.
Actions

UK REACH legislation

UK REACH Work Programme

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EU REACH

How EU REACH affects businesses in Northern Ireland and where to get 91�㽶��ɫ��Ƶ 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 more information about EU REACH and your role and responsibilities.

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

Annex XV - Registry of substances of very high concern (SVHC) intentions until outcome

Candidate List of SVHC for Authorisation

Annex XIV - Authorisation List

Restrictions

Registry of restriction intentions until outcome

Annex XVII - Substances restricted under REACH

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

Substances of very high concern identification

Draft recommendation for inclusion in the Authorisation List and consultation

Applications for authorisation

Submitted restrictions under consideration

Current calls for comments and evidence

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.

Further 91�㽶��ɫ��Ƶ for EU REACH

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 a directory of contact points for specific queries on chemical regulations.

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.
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EU REACH legislation

European Chemicals Agency guidance on REACH

EU REACH questions and answers

Substances of Very High Concern Roadmap to 2020

REACH-IT system

HSE guidance on UK REACH: EU REACH links

EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability

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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’s 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. Read more about UK REACH and Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).

Information on chemicals under UK REACH

You can read more about UK REACH and your role and responsibilities from HSE.

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

Substances recommended for inclusion in REACH UK Authorisation List (Annex 14)

UK REACH Authorisation List (Annex 14)

Restrictions

List of restrictions and Registry of restriction intentions

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 HSE’s Citizen Space.

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 Defra’s Citizen Space.

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 HSE eBulletins.

You can also sign up for email alerts on government activity on chemicals in the following areas:

news and communications

guidance and regulation

policy paper and consultations

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 UK Chemicals Stakeholder Forum.

Further 91�㽶��ɫ��Ƶ 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.
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UK REACH legislation

UK REACH Work Programme

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HSE chemicals webinar on the introduction of UK REACH

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How to keep up to date on chemical regimes

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Manufacturing

How to save water in engineering

How to keep up to date on chemical regimes

GB BPR

EU BPR

Information on chemicals under EU BPR

EU BPR Calls for Evidence and Consultations

Types of consultations

Northern Ireland Chemical Stakeholder Forum

Further 91�㽶��ɫ��Ƶ on EU BPR

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Links

GB BPR

Unfettered access notification

Information on chemicals under GB BPR

GB BPR Calls for Evidence and Consultations

Northern Ireland Chemical Stakeholder Forum

Further 91�㽶��ɫ��Ƶ on GB BPR

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EU BPR

EU BPR

Information on chemicals under EU BPR

EU BPR Calls for Evidence and Consultations

Types of consultations

Northern Ireland Chemical Stakeholder Forum

Further 91�㽶��ɫ��Ƶ on EU BPR

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GB BPR

Unfettered access notification

Information on chemicals under GB BPR

GB BPR Calls for Evidence and Consultations

Northern Ireland Chemical Stakeholder Forum

Further 91�㽶��ɫ��Ƶ on GB BPR

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BPR - Biocidal Products Regulation

Introduction

GB CLP

EU CLP

Your role under EU CLP

Submitting information to the National Poison Information Service

Information on chemicals under EU CLP

EU CLP Calls for Evidence and consultations

Northern Ireland Chemical Stakeholder Forum

Further 91�㽶��ɫ��Ƶ for EU CLP

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GB CLP

Your role under GB CLP

Supplying chemicals to GB market

Submitting information to the National Poison Information Service

Information on chemicals under CLP

GB CLP Calls for Evidence and consultations

Further Support for GB CLP

Source URL

Links

EU CLP

EU CLP

Your role under EU CLP

Submitting information to the National Poison Information Service

Information on chemicals under EU CLP

EU CLP Calls for Evidence and consultations

Northern Ireland Chemical Stakeholder Forum

Further 91�㽶��ɫ��Ƶ for EU CLP

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GB CLP

Your role under GB CLP

Supplying chemicals to GB market

Submitting information to the National Poison Information Service

Information on chemicals under CLP

GB CLP Calls for Evidence and consultations

Further Support for GB CLP

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Links

CLP - Classification, Labelling and Packaging

Introduction

UK REACH