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United Kingdom Chemicals REACH

UK REACH is a regulation that applies to the majority of chemical substances that are manufactured in or imported into Great Britain (GB) (England, Scotland, Wales). This can be:

A substance on its own
A substance in a mixture, for example ink or paint
A substance that makes up an ‘article’ - an object that is produced with a special shape, surface or design, for example a car, furniture or clothes.

In 2022, the UK Government published draft legislation providing businesses with an additional three years to comply with the transitional provisions relating to the registration of substances under UK REACH.

Note: Northern Ireland continues to be aligned with existing EU regulations (EU REACH).

•   See UK REACH explained
•   For general guidance about UK REACH
•   See UK REACH Guidance for New Registrants

For questions, please contact Jill.Kruse@trade.gov.

09/13/2023