UK Publishes PFAS Plan Setting Direction for Future Controls

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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UK Notifies WTO of Proposed Mandatory Classification and Labelling for 60 Hazardous Substances

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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UK Amends Cosmetic Products Regulation to Restrict Additional Chemical Substances

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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Restriction on Tattoo Inks and Permanent Make-Up Adopted under UK REACH

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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UK Government to Extend UK REACH Transitional Registration Deadlines

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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UK Outlines Major UK REACH Reforms and PFAS Measures in the Environmental Improvement Plan 2025

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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UK Parliament Opens Inquiry into the Regulation and Safety of Hair and Beauty Products and Treatments

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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New UK Restrictions on Mercury-Added Products Take Effect in December 2025

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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New Regulation to Ban Wet Wipes Containing Plastic to Come into Force in England in 2027

On 18 November 2025, the UK government enacted the Environmental Protection (Wet Wipes Containing Plastic) (England) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025 No. 1218). These regulations are designed to prohibit the supply or...

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HSE Opens Consultation on Draft Recommendation to Add Three Substances to UK REACH Authorisation List

On 4 November 2025, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) launched a public consultation on its draft recommendation to include three substances in Annex 14 (the Authorisation List) of UK...

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