APPLICATION 01
Industrial chemicals
Map substance identity, annual quantities and intended uses.
UNITED KINGDOM / CHEMICAL REGULATION
Know your chemical role.
Build your GB compliance plan.
Map chemical supply-chain responsibilities in Great Britain, assess substance registration and use-related duties, and prepare a documented UK REACH approach that remains distinct from EU REACH registrations and Northern Ireland requirements.
Product assessment · Documentation · Coordination
CHEMICAL REGULATION
United Kingdom
UK REACH
SERVICE AT A GLANCEUK REACHUnited Kingdom
YOUR MARKETUnited Kingdom
YOUR FOCUSChemical regulation
OUR APPROACHConnected compliance support
FROM THE DETAILSTo the
possibilities.CLARITY AT EVERY STEP
possibilities.CLARITY AT EVERY STEP
Built around your product.
Focused on your next market.
Focused on your next market.
01 / THE BIG PICTURE
Understand the requirements.
See the opportunity.
UK REACH governs chemicals in Great Britain and is administered by the Health and Safety Executive. It covers substances on their own, in mixtures and in articles, with obligations that vary by supply-chain role, substance, use and quantity.
An EU registration is not a substitute for assessing UK REACH duties. A business that previously relied on an EU supplier may have a different role when importing into Great Britain. The starting point is an accurate flow of substances and legal entities, rather than a request for a generic REACH certificate.
Explore the requirements02 / WHERE IT APPLIES
Different products.
A shared focus on compliance.
Start with your product’s intended use and category. Here are some of the applications covered in this service.
APPLICATION 02
Mixtures and formulations
Review constituent substances and importer responsibilities.
APPLICATION 03
Manufactured articles
Assess relevant substance and communication obligations.
These are examples. The applicable route depends on your product specifications and target market.
03 / THE PATH FORWARD
From assessment
to your next market.
Move from the first assessment to a documented compliance plan, with clear responsibilities and evidence for your product.
Map legal roles
Identify the GB entity and supply-chain arrangement.
Assess substances
Review quantities, exemptions and regulatory status.
Prepare the dossier
Resolve inquiry, data and registration requirements.
Maintain oversight
Track supply, composition and use changes.
One connected workflow, with your product at the center.
Create your product brief04 / EXPLORE THE DETAILS
Your requirements.
The details, made clear.
Open a topic for guidance on scope, requirements, documentation and practical considerations.
6 topics in this guide
CHAPTER 01Identify roles and substance flowsMap the GB manufacturer, importer, downstream user and distributor for each supply route. Record who brings substances into Great…
Map the GB manufacturer, importer, downstream user and distributor for each supply route. Record who brings substances into Great Britain and whether a qualifying Only Representative arrangement applies. One business can hold several roles across its portfolio, so a single company-wide classification may miss important obligations.
- Separate GB trade from Northern Ireland and EU supply chains.
CHAPTER 02Assess registration and exemptionsRegistration generally concerns substances manufactured or imported at one tonne or more per year per legal entity, subject to…
Registration generally concerns substances manufactured or imported at one tonne or more per year per legal entity, subject to applicable exemptions. Mixtures are not registered as mixtures; their constituent substances must be considered. Aggregate substance quantities across relevant products instead of reviewing each purchase order in isolation.
- Document substance identity and the basis for any exemption.
CHAPTER 03Plan the inquiry and data processFor a new registration, HSE describes an Article 26 inquiry before engagement in the registration and data-sharing process.…
For a new registration, HSE describes an Article 26 inquiry before engagement in the registration and data-sharing process. Determine what information is available and who can lawfully use it. Existing EU study summaries or supplier files should not be assumed to come with transferable data rights.
- Maintain a record of co-registrant and data-access discussions.
CHAPTER 04Check transitional status carefullyTransitional arrangements can depend on earlier supply history and the eligibility of the relevant business. Do not treat a…
Transitional arrangements can depend on earlier supply history and the eligibility of the relevant business. Do not treat a notification as a universal registration or assume an old deadline applies to a new substance route. Check the current HSE position for the particular entity and substance.
- Retain evidence supporting any claimed transitional eligibility.
CHAPTER 05Review safe use and restricted activitiesRegistration is one part of UK REACH. Restrictions, authorisation and supply-chain communication can affect a substance or use…
Registration is one part of UK REACH. Restrictions, authorisation and supply-chain communication can affect a substance or use even where a registration threshold is not reached. Review the actual intended uses and information provided to customers, including safety data sheets where required.
- Compare customer use descriptions with the supporting chemical information.
CHAPTER 06Keep the portfolio currentCreate a substance inventory linked to suppliers, tonnage estimates, uses and regulatory decisions. Flag new imports, changed…
Create a substance inventory linked to suppliers, tonnage estimates, uses and regulatory decisions. Flag new imports, changed compositions and increased quantities before purchase commitments are made. An assigned review process helps prevent procurement substitutions from silently changing the company’s UK REACH position.
- Keep EU and UK compliance records clearly identified.
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Official sources & further reading
HSE: UK REACH explained HSE: guidance for new registrants HSE: UK REACH rolesRequirements vary by product, intended use and market. Confirm the applicable standards and current regulatory route before proceeding.
05 / A LITTLE MORE CLARITY
Your questions.
Our starting points.
Practical answers to common questions about UK REACH.
01Does an EU REACH number cover Great Britain?
No. Assess UK REACH separately, including any valid transitional or representative arrangements.
02Are formulations registered as a whole?
No. Registration concerns constituent substances and relevant aggregated quantities.
03Can an overseas manufacturer register directly?
A qualifying non-GB manufacturer, formulator or article producer may appoint a GB-based Only Representative under the applicable provisions.
04Do quantities below one tonne remove every duty?
No. Other UK REACH requirements can apply independently of the registration tonnage threshold.
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LET’S PLAN WHAT’S NEXT
Your product.
A world of potential.
Turn your product details and ambitions into a clear starting point.
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