The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is reforming UK REACH chemical regulation to accelerate restrictions on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in consumer products and supply chains. The reform addresses the slow pace of substance assessment, mandatory PFAS disclosure requirements, and industry-funded mechanisms for evaluating new PFAS alternatives. Recommendations include phased restrictions from 2027 and reform completion by March 2027.
In response to: UK REACH restriction on lead in ammunition: outdoor shooting ranges
Guidelines for using lead ammunition at outdoor shooting ranges.
We are seeking views on an ATRm for the UK REACH (registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals) regulation.
In response to: Approach to the UK REACH candidate list of substances of very high concern
The government's new approach to the UK REACH candidate list of substances of very high concern (SVHC).
Seeking views on proposals to extend the current UK REACH submission deadlines for transitional registrations.
Seeking views on proposals to extend the current UK REACH submission deadlines for transitional registrations.
This consultation is seeking views from stakeholders on the government’s proposals to extend the UK REACH transitional registration submission deadlines. The existing deadlines are October 2026, October 2028 and October 2030 . These deadlines are phased according to the tonnages …
The government's summary of a European Commission proposal to streamline assessments of chemicals across EU legislation.
An explanation of the rationale used to prioritise substances for potential regulatory action under UK REACH.
Seeking views on proposals to extend the current UK REACH submission deadlines for transitional registrations.
This consultation is seeking views from stakeholders on the government’s proposals to extend the UK REACH transitional registration submission deadlines. The existing deadlines are October 2026, October 2028 and October 2030 . These deadlines are phased according to the tonnages …
A policy approach to address persistent, mobile, toxic, or very persistent, very mobile concerns to support managing risks from poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances.
We are seeking views on an ATRm for the UK REACH (registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals) regulation.
This public consultation on UK REACH, which launched on 16th May, will remain open throughout the pre-election period and has been extended to close on 25th July. Annex B: Use and exposure information requirements have been amended since they were …
We are seeking views on an ATRm for the UK REACH (registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals) regulation.
This public consultation on UK REACH, which launched on 16th May, will remain open throughout the pre-election period and has been extended to close on 25th July. Annex B: Use and exposure information requirements have been amended since they were …
The government's summary of an amendment to the EU Reach regulation restricting the placing on the market or use of formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers.
In response to: UK REACH: alternative transitional registration model (ATRm)
Outlines our plans for an alternative transitional registration model (ATRm) for UK REACH.
A Bill to set limits on the use of toxic chemicals in the manufacture of tyres; and for connected purposes.
In response to: UK REACH authorisation list: disodium octaborate
In response to: UK REACH authorisation list: dicyclohexyl phthalate
Call for evidence seeking information on the use of disodium octaborate.
Call for evidence seeking information on the use of dicyclohexyl phthalate.
Seeking views on extending the current UK REACH submission deadlines for transitional registrations.
Seeking views on extending the current UK REACH submission deadlines for transitional registrations.
We would like to know what you think about our proposed measure to extend the current UK REACH submission deadlines for transitional registrations. The UK REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) Regulation [1] is one of the main …
Call for evidence seeking information on the use of disodium octaborate.
Call for evidence seeking information on the use of dicyclohexyl phthalate.
The Government's summary of an amendment to EU regulation 1907/2006 which adds five additional substances to the EU REACH Authorisation List.
Seeking views on extending the current UK REACH submission deadlines for transitional registrations.
We would like to know what you think about our proposed measure to extend the current UK REACH submission deadlines for transitional registrations. The UK REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) Regulation [1] is one of the main …
Call for evidence seeking information on the use of disodium octaborate.
Call for evidence seeking information on the use of dicyclohexyl phthalate.