GB-based holders of existing EU REACH registrations need to complete the "grandfathering" before 30 April 2021. Non-GB based manufacturers must submit a DUIN to maintain their access to the GB market before 27 October 2021.

DEFRA Extends Deadline of Public Consultation on Alternative Transitional Registration Model ATRm

The UK government has extended the deadline of the public consultation on proposals to amend the current transitional provisions under UK-REACH by introducing an Alternative Transitional Registration model (ATRm) until 25...

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UK Government Notifies WTO of New Packaging and Recycling Regulation

On 1 May 2024, the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the draft Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations...

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DEFRA Launches Consultation on Proposal to Introduce Alternative Transitional Registration Model for UK-REACH

The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) published a consultation on 6 May 2024 on proposals to amend the current transitional provisions under UK REACH by introducing an...

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UK Government Publishes Response to Consultation on Amendments to POPs Regulation

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published the UK Government's official response to the consultation on potential amendments to the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation. The consultation...

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HSE Launches Public Consultation on Copper Substances

On 15 April 2024, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) launched a call for comments and relevant information on a number of copper substances. The reason for the consultation is that...

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UK SAG-CS Publishes Final Opinion on Methyl Salicylate: Setting Safe Limits in Cosmetics

The UK Scientific Advisory Group on the Chemical Safety of Non-Food and Non-Medicinal Consumer Products (SAG-CS) published its final opinion on methyl salicylate in cosmetics on 8 March 2024. The opinion...

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UK Notifies WTO of Amendments to Cosmetic Regulation

On 10 April 2024, the UK Department for Business and Trade formally notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its intention to amend the GB Cosmetics Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009),...

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Call for Evidence: UK Authorities Seek Information on PFAS in Firefighting Foams

Update: The deadline on this consultation has been extended until 24 June 2024.   On 4 April 2024, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced its initiative to seek information and...

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UK: Three popular fungicides are on the way out

Indoxacarb, famoxadone, and mancozeb are three frequently used fungicides that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) says facing potential withdrawal from the UK market. After reviewing these active ingredients, the HSE...

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25 new substances added to Great Britain Mandatory Classification and Labelling List

On 12 March 2024, the UKs Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced that 25 chemical substances have been added to the Great Britain Mandatory Classification and Labelling List (GB MCL). These...

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