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UK HSE Issues 2026 Export Notification Reminder for PIC-Listed Chemicals
On 6 August 2025, the UK Health
and Safety Executive (HSE) issued a bulletin reminding companies exporting
chemicals listed under the GB Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation that they
must submit export notifications at least 35 days before the first shipment in
2026. This requirement applies to exports to all countries, including Northern
Ireland.
Submission Requirements
Export notifications must be sent
to ukdna@hse.gov.uk using the GB
PIC export notification form. Each email should cover a single chemical or
mixture and include a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in English and, where available,
in the official language of the importing country. Where no SDS is provided,
sections 4 and 5 of the notification form must be completed. The intended use
should be clearly stated to facilitate processing by the importing authority.
Mixtures with the same
classification, labelling, and use can be covered by one notification, provided
concentration changes do not affect labelling.
Special RIN Applications
For exports intended solely for
research or analysis, and for quantities up to 10 kg per year per importing
country, companies may apply for a Special Reference Identification Number
(Special RIN). This also applies when an importing country has waived the
notification requirement under the Rotterdam Convention. Requests should be
submitted to HSE using the Special RIN form or the bulk RIN option.
Further details and forms are
available in the bulletin here.
We acknowledge that the above information has been compiled from HSE.
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