Feb-26-2026
On 24 February 2026, the UK government published a new policy paper outlining its updated approach to the UK REACH Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs). This new...
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On 12 February 2026, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published its response to the 2025 consultation on proposed reforms to Great Britain’s chemicals legislation. The consultation, which ran from 23...
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On 3 February 2026, the UK government published its first dedicated PFAS plan, setting out a cross-government framework for managing the risks posed by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) throughout their...
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On 26 January 2026, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a proposal to amend Great Britain’s mandatory classification and labelling (GB MCL) list...
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On 12 January 2026, the UK government made the Cosmetic Products Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (Restriction of Chemical Substances) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2026 (SI 2026/23). The regulations were laid...
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On 30 December 2025, the UK government announced its decision to adopt a restriction under UK REACH on hazardous substances in tattoo inks and permanent make-up. This measure will amend Annex...
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On 22 December 2025, the UK Government published its response to the consultation on extending UK REACH dossier submission deadlines for transitional registrations, which was held from 14 July to 8 September...
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On 1 December 2025, the UK government published the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) 2025, setting out a series of actions that will guide the country’s approach to chemicals regulation over the...
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On 5 December 2025, the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee of the UK Parliament launched an inquiry examining how consumers can be better protected from harmful hair and beauty products and...
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On 2 December 2025, the UK Government published the Control of Mercury (Amendment) Regulations 2025, introducing new restrictions on a wide range of mercury-added products. The regulation was made on 1...
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