UK Circular Economy Strategy to Prioritise Chemicals and Plastics Sector

UK Environment Secretary Steve Reed has announced a national shift toward a circular economy, placing chemicals and plastics at the heart of the government’s strategy to reduce waste, improve resource efficiency,...

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UK and EU Seek Public Input on Draft Risk Profiles for Polybrominated Dioxins and Furans

The United Kingdom and the European Union have launched public consultations on draft risk profiles for polybrominated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PBDD/Fs), including mixed polybrominated/chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PBCDD/Fs). These consultations are...

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HSE Releases UK REACH Annual Report and 2024–2025 Work Programme

The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published its annual UK REACH Article 83 Report (2023–2024) and Work Programme for 2024–2025, highlighting ongoing regulatory work and outlining upcoming priorities under...

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UK Notifies Draft Amendments on Food Contaminants and Pesticide Residues to WTO

On 20 March 2025, the United Kingdom notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft regulation proposing to update the maximum levels for certain contaminants and pesticide residues in food....

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HSE Updates Health Surveillance Guidance for Workers Exposed to Respirable Crystalline Silica RCS

On 17 March 2025, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced an important update to its guidance on health surveillance for workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) - a...

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UK Government Revises REACH Fees Effective 1 April 2025

On 10 March 2025, UK Government laid before Parliament the REACH Fees and Charges (Amendment of Commission Regulation (EC) No 340/2008) Regulations 2025, which will apply from 1 April 2025. This...

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UK HSE Publishes 2024 UK REACH Dossier and Substances Evaluation Reports

On 25 February 2025, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published two reports detailing its 2024 evaluation activities under UK REACH, covering dossier evaluation and substance evaluation. This annual report,...

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HSE Updates the GB Mandatory Classification and Labelling List

On 15 February 2025, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published the 6th edition of the Great Britain (GB) Mandatory Classification and Labelling (MCL) list. This update includes new and...

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United Kingdom - Key Regulatory Insights 2024

The UK Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals (UK-REACH) serves as the legal framework for regulating chemicals in Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) following the UK’s withdrawal from the...

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UK to Introduce New Restrictions on Methyl Salicylate in Cosmetics

On 16 January 2025, the UK notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its draft Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2025. The regulation, which is expected to be adopted...

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