The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is reforming UK REACH chemical regulation to accelerate restrictions on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in consumer products and supply chains. The reform addresses the slow pace of substance assessment, mandatory PFAS disclosure requirements, and industry-funded mechanisms for evaluating new PFAS alternatives. Recommendations include phased restrictions from 2027 and reform completion by March 2027.
In response to: UK REACH restriction on lead in ammunition: outdoor shooting ranges
Guidelines for using lead ammunition at outdoor shooting ranges.
In response to: Approach to the UK REACH candidate list of substances of very high concern
The government's new approach to the UK REACH candidate list of substances of very high concern (SVHC).
The government's summary of a European Commission proposal to streamline assessments of chemicals across EU legislation.
An explanation of the rationale used to prioritise substances for potential regulatory action under UK REACH.
A policy approach to address persistent, mobile, toxic, or very persistent, very mobile concerns to support managing risks from poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances.
The government's summary of an amendment to the EU Reach regulation restricting the placing on the market or use of formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers.
In response to: UK REACH: alternative transitional registration model (ATRm)
Outlines our plans for an alternative transitional registration model (ATRm) for UK REACH.
The Government's summary of an amendment to EU regulation 1907/2006 which adds five additional substances to the EU REACH Authorisation List.