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UK REACH Registration

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

Who needs it

Substances manufactured in or imported into Great Britain above one tonne per year; Formulators and downstream users of chemical products

Authority

Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Legal basis

UK REACH (Retained EU Regulation 1907/2006 as amended)

Local representative

Only a GB-based entity can hold a UK REACH registration

Timeline

Before manufacture or import above the threshold

Cost

Registration fees and dossier preparation vary by tonnage

If you do not comply

Enforcement action and restrictions on supply

Who needs this

Substances manufactured in or imported into Great Britain above one tonne per year
Formulators and downstream users of chemical products

Documents you need

Substance identity and tonnage band
Technical dossier or enquiry submission
Safety data sheet and exposure scenarios

Compliance checklist

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Substance identity and tonnage band
Technical dossier or enquiry submission
Safety data sheet and exposure scenarios

How to comply

Check whether the substance is already registered
Appoint a GB-based OR only where permitted
Submit the registration or notification to HSE
Update the dossier as tonnage or use changes

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: UK REACH Registration — United Kingdom
Product category: Chemicals
Authority: Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Legal basis: UK REACH (Retained EU Regulation 1907/2006 as amended)

Documents we already have:
  1. Substance identity and tonnage band
  2. Technical dossier or enquiry submission
  3. Safety data sheet and exposure scenarios

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under UK REACH Registration 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 above the threshold.

Registration fees and dossier preparation vary by tonnage.

Common rejection reasons

Substance supplied without a GB registration
Non-GB entity attempting to register directly
Dossier does not match the tonnage band

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.