GB BPR
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EU BPR
How EU BPR affects businesses in Northern Ireland and where to get support for your activities which fall within scope
The Biocidal Products Regulation (EU BPR) is a European Union regulation. EU BPR continues to apply in Northern Ireland.
EU BPR applies if you supply or use biocidal products in the EU market, which includes NI.
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has more information about EU BPR and your role and responsibilities.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in Great Britain also has more information on supplying biocidal products to the NI market.
Information on chemicals under EU BPR
You should regularly check the following annexes and lists to keep up to date with information on chemicals relevant to your business.
EU BPR Calls for Evidence and Consultations
ECHA organises consultations to get feedback and scientific information for the regulatory process. You can contribute to the following:
Types of consultations
- Consultation on potential candidates for substitution
- Consultation on derogation to the exclusion criteria
Northern Ireland Chemical Stakeholder Forum
Planning has started on setting up a Northern Ireland Chemicals Stakeholder Forum. If you would be interested in participating in the forum, please register your interest by emailing chemicals.team@economy-ni.gov.uk.
Further support on EU BPR
Applications for National Authorisation, Mutual Recognition and Simplified Authorisation for Northern Ireland should be made to HSE in GB. Relevant enquiries can be made to HSE by emailing ni.biocides@hse.gov.uk.
Applications for Union Authorisation and Notification of Simplified Authorisations should be made to ECHA.
For any other general enquiries about biocides, you can email biocidesenquiries@hse.gov.uk.
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) also has a role in biocides enforcement. If you have any queries relating to compliance, please send an email to chemicals@hseni.gov.uk.
ECHA also provides a directory of contact points for specific queries on chemicals regulations.
If you need further assistance or have any queries on the guidance on this page please email the Department for the Economy Chemicals Team at chemicals.team@economy-ni.gov.uk.
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Guidance on how GB BPR regulates biocidal products that are supplied or used in the Great Britain market
Great Britain Biocidal Products Regulation (GB BPR) came into force on 31 December 2020. GB BPR applies in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).
The existing European Union Biocidal Products Regulation (EU BPR) has been copied into GB law and amended to enable it to operate effectively in GB. This means that most aspects of EU BPR will continue in the same way under the new stand-alone regime.
Find out more about the GB BPR and your obligations.
Unfettered access notification
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will treat biocidal products as being authorised in GB under GB BPR where a business based in Northern Ireland holds a valid authorisation or permit for the product under EU BPR in NI and wants to supply the product in GB. However, a notification procedure must be followed before products can be supplied in GB.
Find more information on unfettered access notification.
Information on chemicals under GB BPR
You should regularly check the following annexes and lists to keep up to date with information on chemicals relevant to your business:
GB BPR Calls for Evidence and Consultations
HSE regularly organises consultations to obtain feedback and gather scientific information for the regulatory process. You can contribute to these consultations on HSE’s Citizen Space.
Northern Ireland Chemical Stakeholder Forum
Planning has started on setting up a Northern Ireland Chemical Stakeholder Forum. If this forum is something you would be interested in participating in, register your interest by emailing chemicals.team@economy-ni.gov.uk.
Further support on GB BPR
If you have any queries relating to GB BPR, you should contact the UK Chemicals Helpline on Tel. 0330 159 1985. Opening hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
If you have any queries relating to compliance and enforcement, please send an email to CRDEnforcement@hse.gov.uk.
If you need further assistance or have any queries on the guidance on this page please contact the Department for the Economy Chemicals Team at chemicals.team@economy-ni.gov.uk.
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EU BPR
In this guide:
EU BPR
How EU BPR affects businesses in Northern Ireland and where to get support for your activities which fall within scope
The Biocidal Products Regulation (EU BPR) is a European Union regulation. EU BPR continues to apply in Northern Ireland.
EU BPR applies if you supply or use biocidal products in the EU market, which includes NI.
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has more information about EU BPR and your role and responsibilities.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in Great Britain also has more information on supplying biocidal products to the NI market.
Information on chemicals under EU BPR
You should regularly check the following annexes and lists to keep up to date with information on chemicals relevant to your business.
EU BPR Calls for Evidence and Consultations
ECHA organises consultations to get feedback and scientific information for the regulatory process. You can contribute to the following:
Types of consultations
- Consultation on potential candidates for substitution
- Consultation on derogation to the exclusion criteria
Northern Ireland Chemical Stakeholder Forum
Planning has started on setting up a Northern Ireland Chemicals Stakeholder Forum. If you would be interested in participating in the forum, please register your interest by emailing chemicals.team@economy-ni.gov.uk.
Further support on EU BPR
Applications for National Authorisation, Mutual Recognition and Simplified Authorisation for Northern Ireland should be made to HSE in GB. Relevant enquiries can be made to HSE by emailing ni.biocides@hse.gov.uk.
Applications for Union Authorisation and Notification of Simplified Authorisations should be made to ECHA.
For any other general enquiries about biocides, you can email biocidesenquiries@hse.gov.uk.
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) also has a role in biocides enforcement. If you have any queries relating to compliance, please send an email to chemicals@hseni.gov.uk.
ECHA also provides a directory of contact points for specific queries on chemicals regulations.
If you need further assistance or have any queries on the guidance on this page please email the Department for the Economy Chemicals Team at chemicals.team@economy-ni.gov.uk.
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Guidance on how GB BPR regulates biocidal products that are supplied or used in the Great Britain market
Great Britain Biocidal Products Regulation (GB BPR) came into force on 31 December 2020. GB BPR applies in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).
The existing European Union Biocidal Products Regulation (EU BPR) has been copied into GB law and amended to enable it to operate effectively in GB. This means that most aspects of EU BPR will continue in the same way under the new stand-alone regime.
Find out more about the GB BPR and your obligations.
Unfettered access notification
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will treat biocidal products as being authorised in GB under GB BPR where a business based in Northern Ireland holds a valid authorisation or permit for the product under EU BPR in NI and wants to supply the product in GB. However, a notification procedure must be followed before products can be supplied in GB.
Find more information on unfettered access notification.
Information on chemicals under GB BPR
You should regularly check the following annexes and lists to keep up to date with information on chemicals relevant to your business:
GB BPR Calls for Evidence and Consultations
HSE regularly organises consultations to obtain feedback and gather scientific information for the regulatory process. You can contribute to these consultations on HSE’s Citizen Space.
Northern Ireland Chemical Stakeholder Forum
Planning has started on setting up a Northern Ireland Chemical Stakeholder Forum. If this forum is something you would be interested in participating in, register your interest by emailing chemicals.team@economy-ni.gov.uk.
Further support on GB BPR
If you have any queries relating to GB BPR, you should contact the UK Chemicals Helpline on Tel. 0330 159 1985. Opening hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
If you have any queries relating to compliance and enforcement, please send an email to CRDEnforcement@hse.gov.uk.
If you need further assistance or have any queries on the guidance on this page please contact the Department for the Economy Chemicals Team at chemicals.team@economy-ni.gov.uk.
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GB CLP
In this guide:
EU CLP
Your role and responsibilities under EU CLP and where to get support for your activities which fall within scope
Classification, Labelling and Packaging (EU CLP) is a European Union regulation. EU CLP continues to apply in Northern Ireland.
EU CLP applies if you are based in NI and purchase goods from outside the EU, eg from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). You must ensure that all hazardous chemicals products you place in the NI and / or EU markets are complaint with EU CLP.
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has more information on EU CLP and your role and responsibilities.
Your role under EU CLP
Your obligations under EU CLP depends on your role and where you sit in the supply chain. Everyone in the supply chain has a responsibility to ensure that they have identified the hazards of substances and mixtures, and that they communicate this information using labelling and safety data sheets in accordance with CLP and the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals (REACH) Regulations.
For more information on your role and responsibilities see Section 2 of the Introductory Guidance on CLP.
Submitting information to the National Poison Information Service
Importers and downstream users placing hazardous mixtures on the NI market are required to provide specific information on their products to the National Poison Information Service (NPIS) in accordance with Annex VIII of EU CLP Regulation.
NI-based downstream users and distributors that are supplied with mixtures from GB-based businesses are defined as importers under the EU CLP Regulation. You must comply with the duties of an importer, including providing specific information on your products to the NPIS in accordance with Annex VIII.
For more information, see guidance on submitting chemicals information to the NPIS.
Information on chemicals under EU CLP
You should regularly check the following annexes and lists to keep up to date with information on chemicals relevant to your business:
- Classification and Labelling Inventory
- Registry of classification and labelling (CLH) intentions until outcome
EU CLP Calls for Evidence and consultations
ECHA organises consultations to get feedback and scientific information for the regulatory process. You can contribute to the following types of consultation:
- Harmonised classification and labelling consultations
- Harmonised classification and labelling targeted consultations
- Consultations on ECHA Executive Director’s requests related to the CLH process
Northern Ireland Chemical Stakeholder Forum
Planning has started on setting up a Northern Ireland Chemicals Stakeholder Forum If you would be interested in participating in the forum, please register your interest by emailing chemicals.team@economy-ni.gov.uk.
Further support for EU CLP
In the first instance if you have any queries relating to CLP, you can contact the CLP Helpdesk by email at ukreach.clp@hse.gov.uk.
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has a role in EU CLP enforcement. If you have any queries relating to compliance, send an email to chemicals@hseni.gov.uk.
ECHA also provides a directory of contact points for specific queries on chemicals regulations.
If you need further assistance or have any queries on the guidance on this page email the Department for the Economy Chemicals Team at chemicals.team@economy-ni.gov.uk.
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Your role and responsibilities under GB CLP and where to get support for activities which fall within scope
Great Britain Classification, Labelling and Packaging (GB CLP) came into effect on 1 January 2021. If you are placing goods in the Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) market, you must comply with GB CLP.
GB CLP is retained European Union (EU) law, which has been amended to allow it to operate fully and effectively in GB - find out more about the changes.
Your role under GB CLP
Your obligations under CLP will depend on your role and where you sit in the supply chain. Everyone in the supply chain has a responsibility to ensure that they have identified the hazards of substances and mixtures, and that they communicate this information using labelling and safety data sheets in accordance with CLP and registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals (REACH) Regulations.
For more information on your role and responsibilities under GB CLP see guidance on what do I need to do?
Supplying chemicals to GB market
Northern Ireland businesses supplying substances or mixtures directly to the GB market as Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods (QNIG) have a legal duty to comply with the GB CLP Regulation.
The legal duties of NI-based suppliers ,such as manufacturers, downstream users and distributors directly supplying QNIG to the GB market, differ from those specified for GB-based suppliers supplying the GB market - find out more about the difference.
You may also be required to submit a notification to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) within one month of placing new substances on the GB market - see how to submit a GB CLP substance notification.
Submitting information to the National Poison Information Service
GB-based importers and downstream users, and NI-based downstream users directly supplying the GB market with qualifying NI goods (QNIGs), are encouraged to voluntarily submit information relating to emergency health response, and preventative measures on hazardous mixtures placed on the GB market, to the National Poison Information Service (NPIS) using a safety data sheet (SDS).
For more information, see guidance on submitting chemicals information to the NPIS.
Information on chemicals under CLP
The GB Mandatory Classification and Labelling List gives information on the classification and hazard labelling of substances and is legally binding in GB. This list should be used to classify and label chemicals you place on the GB market.
GB CLP Calls for Evidence and consultations
HSE regularly organises consultations to obtain feedback and gather scientific information for the regulatory process. You can contribute to these consultations on HSE‘s Citizen Space.
HSE also encourages businesses and other interested parties to respond to ECHA CLP public consultations.
Further Support for GB CLP
If you have any queries relating to CLP, contact the CLP Helpdesk by email at ukreach.clp@hse.gov.uk.
For general enquiries relating to GB CLP please contact the UK Chemicals Helpline on Tel. 0330 159 1985. Opening hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
HSE has a role in CLP enforcement. If you have any queries relating to compliance, please send an email to CRDEnforcement@hse.gov.uk.
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EU CLP
In this guide:
EU CLP
Your role and responsibilities under EU CLP and where to get support for your activities which fall within scope
Classification, Labelling and Packaging (EU CLP) is a European Union regulation. EU CLP continues to apply in Northern Ireland.
EU CLP applies if you are based in NI and purchase goods from outside the EU, eg from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). You must ensure that all hazardous chemicals products you place in the NI and / or EU markets are complaint with EU CLP.
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has more information on EU CLP and your role and responsibilities.
Your role under EU CLP
Your obligations under EU CLP depends on your role and where you sit in the supply chain. Everyone in the supply chain has a responsibility to ensure that they have identified the hazards of substances and mixtures, and that they communicate this information using labelling and safety data sheets in accordance with CLP and the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals (REACH) Regulations.
For more information on your role and responsibilities see Section 2 of the Introductory Guidance on CLP.
Submitting information to the National Poison Information Service
Importers and downstream users placing hazardous mixtures on the NI market are required to provide specific information on their products to the National Poison Information Service (NPIS) in accordance with Annex VIII of EU CLP Regulation.
NI-based downstream users and distributors that are supplied with mixtures from GB-based businesses are defined as importers under the EU CLP Regulation. You must comply with the duties of an importer, including providing specific information on your products to the NPIS in accordance with Annex VIII.
For more information, see guidance on submitting chemicals information to the NPIS.
Information on chemicals under EU CLP
You should regularly check the following annexes and lists to keep up to date with information on chemicals relevant to your business:
- Classification and Labelling Inventory
- Registry of classification and labelling (CLH) intentions until outcome
EU CLP Calls for Evidence and consultations
ECHA organises consultations to get feedback and scientific information for the regulatory process. You can contribute to the following types of consultation:
- Harmonised classification and labelling consultations
- Harmonised classification and labelling targeted consultations
- Consultations on ECHA Executive Director’s requests related to the CLH process
Northern Ireland Chemical Stakeholder Forum
Planning has started on setting up a Northern Ireland Chemicals Stakeholder Forum If you would be interested in participating in the forum, please register your interest by emailing chemicals.team@economy-ni.gov.uk.
Further support for EU CLP
In the first instance if you have any queries relating to CLP, you can contact the CLP Helpdesk by email at ukreach.clp@hse.gov.uk.
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has a role in EU CLP enforcement. If you have any queries relating to compliance, send an email to chemicals@hseni.gov.uk.
ECHA also provides a directory of contact points for specific queries on chemicals regulations.
If you need further assistance or have any queries on the guidance on this page email the Department for the Economy Chemicals Team at chemicals.team@economy-ni.gov.uk.
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Your role and responsibilities under GB CLP and where to get support for activities which fall within scope
Great Britain Classification, Labelling and Packaging (GB CLP) came into effect on 1 January 2021. If you are placing goods in the Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) market, you must comply with GB CLP.
GB CLP is retained European Union (EU) law, which has been amended to allow it to operate fully and effectively in GB - find out more about the changes.
Your role under GB CLP
Your obligations under CLP will depend on your role and where you sit in the supply chain. Everyone in the supply chain has a responsibility to ensure that they have identified the hazards of substances and mixtures, and that they communicate this information using labelling and safety data sheets in accordance with CLP and registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals (REACH) Regulations.
For more information on your role and responsibilities under GB CLP see guidance on what do I need to do?
Supplying chemicals to GB market
Northern Ireland businesses supplying substances or mixtures directly to the GB market as Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods (QNIG) have a legal duty to comply with the GB CLP Regulation.
The legal duties of NI-based suppliers ,such as manufacturers, downstream users and distributors directly supplying QNIG to the GB market, differ from those specified for GB-based suppliers supplying the GB market - find out more about the difference.
You may also be required to submit a notification to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) within one month of placing new substances on the GB market - see how to submit a GB CLP substance notification.
Submitting information to the National Poison Information Service
GB-based importers and downstream users, and NI-based downstream users directly supplying the GB market with qualifying NI goods (QNIGs), are encouraged to voluntarily submit information relating to emergency health response, and preventative measures on hazardous mixtures placed on the GB market, to the National Poison Information Service (NPIS) using a safety data sheet (SDS).
For more information, see guidance on submitting chemicals information to the NPIS.
Information on chemicals under CLP
The GB Mandatory Classification and Labelling List gives information on the classification and hazard labelling of substances and is legally binding in GB. This list should be used to classify and label chemicals you place on the GB market.
GB CLP Calls for Evidence and consultations
HSE regularly organises consultations to obtain feedback and gather scientific information for the regulatory process. You can contribute to these consultations on HSE‘s Citizen Space.
HSE also encourages businesses and other interested parties to respond to ECHA CLP public consultations.
Further Support for GB CLP
If you have any queries relating to CLP, contact the CLP Helpdesk by email at ukreach.clp@hse.gov.uk.
For general enquiries relating to GB CLP please contact the UK Chemicals Helpline on Tel. 0330 159 1985. Opening hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
HSE has a role in CLP enforcement. If you have any queries relating to compliance, please send an email to CRDEnforcement@hse.gov.uk.
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UK REACH
EU REACH
How EU REACH affects businesses in Northern Ireland and where to get support if your activities fall within scope
Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (EU REACH) is a European Union regulation. EU REACH continues to apply in Northern Ireland.
EU REACH can apply if you are manufacturing chemicals or purchasing chemicals from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) or outside of the EU to distribute, sell or use in Northern Ireland and/or the EU.
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has more information about EU REACH and your role and responsibilities.
Information on chemicals under EU REACH
You should regularly check the following annexes and lists to stay informed on chemicals relevant to you. Some chemicals may be restricted for use or can only be used or placed on the market if an authorisation is granted.
Authorisations
- Annex XV - Registry of substances of very high concern (SVHC) intentions until outcome
- Candidate List of SVHC for Authorisation
- Annex XIV - Authorisation List
Restrictions
EU REACH Calls for Evidence and Consultations
ECHA organises consultations to get feedback and gather scientific information for the regulatory processes. You can contribute to the following:
Types of consultations
- Substances of very high concern identification
- Draft recommendation for inclusion in the Authorisation List and consultation
- Applications for authorisation
- Submitted restrictions under consideration
- Current calls for comments and evidence
Northern Ireland Chemical Stakeholder Forum
Planning has started on setting up a Northern Ireland Chemicals Stakeholder Forum. If you would be interested in participating in the forum, please register your interest by emailing chemicals.team@economy-ni.gov.uk.
Further support for EU REACH
In the first instance, if you have any queries relating to REACH, you can contact the REACH Helpdesk by email at ukreach.clp@hse.gov.uk.
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has a role in REACH enforcement. If you have any queries on compliance, send an email to chemicals@hseni.gov.uk.
ECHA also provides a directory of contact points for specific queries on chemical regulations.
If you need further assistance or have any queries on the guidance on this page, email the Department for the Economy Chemicals Team at chemicals.team@economy-ni.gov.uk.
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Guidance on how UK REACH regulates chemical substances that are imported into Great Britain from Northern Ireland
UK Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (UK REACH) is the United Kingdom’s independent chemicals regulatory framework. It came into force on 1 January 2021 and applies in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).
UK REACH applies to Northern Ireland businesses if you export substances into GB. Read more about UK REACH and Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).
Information on chemicals under UK REACH
You can read more about UK REACH and your role and responsibilities from HSE.
You should regularly check the following annexes and lists to stay informed on chemicals that are relevant to you. Some chemicals may be restricted for use or can only be used or placed on the market if an authorisation is granted.
Authorisations
- Substances recommended for inclusion in REACH UK Authorisation List (Annex 14)
- UK REACH Authorisation List (Annex 14)
Restrictions
UK REACH Calls for Evidence and Consultations
HSE regularly organises consultations to obtain feedback and gather scientific information for the regulatory processes. You can contribute to these consultations on HSE’s Citizen Space.
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) is the UK policy lead for UK REACH and consults interested stakeholders - find consultations that may interest you on Defra’s Citizen Space.
Keep up to date with UK REACH
You can find news about UK REACH, such as updates on consultations, new restrictions, authorisations and process development, and additions to the candidate list of substances of very high concern (SVHC), by registering for HSE eBulletins.
You can also sign up for email alerts on government activity on chemicals in the following areas:
Northern Ireland Chemical Stakeholder Forum
Planning has started on setting up a Northern Ireland Chemical Stakeholder Forum. If you would be interested in participating in the forum, register your interest by emailing chemicals.team@economy-ni.gov.uk.
If you would like to be involved in discussions around UK REACH, you can request to join the UK Chemicals Stakeholder Forum.
Further support for UK REACH
If you have any queries relating to UK REACH, contact the helpdesk by email at ukreach.clp@hse.gov.uk.
For general enquiries relating to UK REACH and UK REACH-IT, contact the UK Chemicals Helpline on Tel. 0330 159 1985. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
HSE has a role in UK REACH enforcement. If you have any queries on compliance, send an email to CRDEnforcement@hse.gov.uk.
If you need further assistance or have any queries on the guidance on this page, contact the Department for the Economy Chemicals Team at chemicals.team@economy-ni.gov.uk.
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EU REACH
How EU REACH affects businesses in Northern Ireland and where to get support if your activities fall within scope
Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (EU REACH) is a European Union regulation. EU REACH continues to apply in Northern Ireland.
EU REACH can apply if you are manufacturing chemicals or purchasing chemicals from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) or outside of the EU to distribute, sell or use in Northern Ireland and/or the EU.
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has more information about EU REACH and your role and responsibilities.
Information on chemicals under EU REACH
You should regularly check the following annexes and lists to stay informed on chemicals relevant to you. Some chemicals may be restricted for use or can only be used or placed on the market if an authorisation is granted.
Authorisations
- Annex XV - Registry of substances of very high concern (SVHC) intentions until outcome
- Candidate List of SVHC for Authorisation
- Annex XIV - Authorisation List
Restrictions
EU REACH Calls for Evidence and Consultations
ECHA organises consultations to get feedback and gather scientific information for the regulatory processes. You can contribute to the following:
Types of consultations
- Substances of very high concern identification
- Draft recommendation for inclusion in the Authorisation List and consultation
- Applications for authorisation
- Submitted restrictions under consideration
- Current calls for comments and evidence
Northern Ireland Chemical Stakeholder Forum
Planning has started on setting up a Northern Ireland Chemicals Stakeholder Forum. If you would be interested in participating in the forum, please register your interest by emailing chemicals.team@economy-ni.gov.uk.
Further support for EU REACH
In the first instance, if you have any queries relating to REACH, you can contact the REACH Helpdesk by email at ukreach.clp@hse.gov.uk.
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has a role in REACH enforcement. If you have any queries on compliance, send an email to chemicals@hseni.gov.uk.
ECHA also provides a directory of contact points for specific queries on chemical regulations.
If you need further assistance or have any queries on the guidance on this page, email the Department for the Economy Chemicals Team at chemicals.team@economy-ni.gov.uk.
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Guidance on how UK REACH regulates chemical substances that are imported into Great Britain from Northern Ireland
UK Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (UK REACH) is the United Kingdom’s independent chemicals regulatory framework. It came into force on 1 January 2021 and applies in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).
UK REACH applies to Northern Ireland businesses if you export substances into GB. Read more about UK REACH and Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).
Information on chemicals under UK REACH
You can read more about UK REACH and your role and responsibilities from HSE.
You should regularly check the following annexes and lists to stay informed on chemicals that are relevant to you. Some chemicals may be restricted for use or can only be used or placed on the market if an authorisation is granted.
Authorisations
- Substances recommended for inclusion in REACH UK Authorisation List (Annex 14)
- UK REACH Authorisation List (Annex 14)
Restrictions
UK REACH Calls for Evidence and Consultations
HSE regularly organises consultations to obtain feedback and gather scientific information for the regulatory processes. You can contribute to these consultations on HSE’s Citizen Space.
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) is the UK policy lead for UK REACH and consults interested stakeholders - find consultations that may interest you on Defra’s Citizen Space.
Keep up to date with UK REACH
You can find news about UK REACH, such as updates on consultations, new restrictions, authorisations and process development, and additions to the candidate list of substances of very high concern (SVHC), by registering for HSE eBulletins.
You can also sign up for email alerts on government activity on chemicals in the following areas:
Northern Ireland Chemical Stakeholder Forum
Planning has started on setting up a Northern Ireland Chemical Stakeholder Forum. If you would be interested in participating in the forum, register your interest by emailing chemicals.team@economy-ni.gov.uk.
If you would like to be involved in discussions around UK REACH, you can request to join the UK Chemicals Stakeholder Forum.
Further support for UK REACH
If you have any queries relating to UK REACH, contact the helpdesk by email at ukreach.clp@hse.gov.uk.
For general enquiries relating to UK REACH and UK REACH-IT, contact the UK Chemicals Helpline on Tel. 0330 159 1985. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
HSE has a role in UK REACH enforcement. If you have any queries on compliance, send an email to CRDEnforcement@hse.gov.uk.
If you need further assistance or have any queries on the guidance on this page, contact the Department for the Economy Chemicals Team at chemicals.team@economy-ni.gov.uk.
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