United Kingdom · Chemicals

UK REACH

A practical guide to UK REACH for chemicals sold in the United Kingdom: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Chemical substances placed on the Great Britain market; Importers and manufacturers

Authority

Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Legal basis

UK REACH

Local representative

A UK-based entity is generally required

Timeline

Before manufacture or import; transition deadlines apply

Cost

Registration and dossier costs vary

If you do not comply

Market restrictions and enforcement action

Who needs this

Chemical substances placed on the Great Britain market
Importers and manufacturers

Documents you need

Registration or grandfathered status
SVHC information
Safety data

Compliance checklist

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Registration or grandfathered status
SVHC information
Safety data

How to comply

Check the registration status
Register where required
Provide SVHC information

Brief for your lab or agent

Copy this into an email, then edit the product and channel.

Request: UK REACH — United Kingdom
Product category: Chemicals
Authority: Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Legal basis: UK REACH

Documents we already have:
  1. Registration or grandfathered status
  2. SVHC information
  3. Safety data

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under UK REACH in the United Kingdom?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before manufacture or import; transition deadlines apply.

Registration and dossier costs vary.

Common rejection reasons

No registration
SVHC information missing
Incomplete dossier

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.