Tom Gillett

What is UK REACH? This snapshot explains the key aspects of the UK Assimilated Regulation on the registration, evaluation, authorisation, and restriction of chemicals.

This Practice Note looks at data sharing and consortium arrangements in the context of Assimilated Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (UK REACH). It considers some of the relevant UK REACH registration requirements, including the data sharing principle and some data sharing mechanisms, looking at consortium arrangements and letters of access and how this compares with substance groups. The Practice Note also considers cost sharing and interaction with the EU Data Sharing Regulation (EU) 2016/09 and competition law. Finally, it looks at EU-UK data sharing and the government’s plans for an alternative registration model for UK REACH.

Who regulates UK Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (UK REACH)? This Practice Note outlines how REACH is enforced and includes the position in respect of Northern Ireland.

This Practice Note summarises the processes under UK REACH Regulation for evaluation, authorisation and restrictions that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is responsible for, after dossiers have been submitted by manufacturers and importers in connection with the registration of chemicals. In order to place on the market or use substances with properties that are deemed to be of ‘very high concern’ manufacturers or importers must apply for an authorisation. Restrictions can be placed on substances that pose a particular threat. It also provides information on appeals under UK REACH and a report addressing the potential risks posed by unintentional chemical mixtures.

This Practice Note outlines the provisions in the Assimilated Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (UK REACH) that allow a manufacturer of substances, mixtures or articles that are produced outside Great Britain (GB) to appoint an ‘Only Representative’ to assume the registration obligations of customers importing its substances into GB. The note also highlights how a ‘Third Party Representative’ may be appointed by a GB manufacturer, importer or, where relevant, downstream user, to allow them (as a potential registrant or data holder) to remain anonymous vis-à-vis other stakeholders in activities conducted under UK REACH.

This Practice Note outlines the requirements under Assimilated Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals (UK REACH) for manufacturers and importers of chemicals to register substances with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). It is part of a series of notes on REACH. It covers exemptions from registration, transitional arrangements, submitting the registration dossier, as well as the duty of the Secretary of State to carry out reviews of specific aspects of UK REACH and publish a general report on its operation.

Who has a duty under UK Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (UK REACH)? This Practice Note covers the roles and duties of manufacturers and importers, downstream users and other actors in the supply chain, eg distributors and suppliers. It also covers appointment of only representatives and third party representatives.

This Practice Note sets out the transitional arrangements under UK REACH in relation to registration and authorisation. It also covers the position in Northern Ireland.