UK REACH is separate from EU REACH. GB importers of chemical substances at 1 tonne or more a year must register, unless a UK Only Representative registers for the Indian manufacturer. In 2026, registration deadlines moved to October 2029, 2030 and 2031, depending on tonnage and hazard. PCN helps chemical, dye and API exporters plan their route.
| 27 Oct 2029 | ≥1,000 t/y and high-hazard substances |
|---|---|
| 27 Oct 2030 | ≥100 t/y |
| 27 Oct 2031 | ≥1 t/y |
| Legal basis | REACH (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026, in force 6 Aug 2026 |
| Northern Ireland | EU REACH applies |
Since 1 January 2021, Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) has had its own chemicals regime: UK REACH, which the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) runs. Northern Ireland still follows EU REACH. An EU REACH registration does not cover the GB market. Substances made in or imported into GB at 1 tonne or more per year need their own UK REACH registration, under phased deadlines.
Duties fall on the GB importer. A non-UK manufacturer, such as an Indian chemical, textile or component exporter, can appoint a GB-based Only Representative (OR) to take on those duties. That way your UK customers do not each have to register the same substance.
We screen your bill of materials for SVHC and restricted substances and arrange accredited lab testing. We also prepare customer declarations and coordinate Only Representative support where you need it. Most exporters also need EU compliance, so we combine UK REACH with EU RoHS and REACH compliance. For electrical goods, we pair it with UKCA marking and the UK Electrical Equipment Safety Regulations. See all UK certification services.
No.
Through a UK Only Representative.
Usually not. SVHC duties apply instead.
Requirements, portals and fees change often. PCN confirms the applicable rules for each product before quoting. Certificates are issued by the relevant authority, accredited certification body or notified body.
Send your product name, HS code and destination. Our Delhi team will confirm the route, testing and timeline within 48 hours.
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