{"id":14355,"date":"2021-03-08T13:51:46","date_gmt":"2021-03-08T12:51:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red-on-line-ehs.co.uk\/ehs\/?p=6601"},"modified":"2024-03-25T12:34:16","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T11:34:16","slug":"2021-uk-reach-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red-on-line.com\/gb\/blog\/2021-uk-reach-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"2021 UK REACH explained"},"content":{"rendered":"Following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU and the subsequent transition period, the EU REACH Regulation has been brought into UK law under the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018. REACH, and related legislation, have been replicated in the UK with the necessary changes to make it operable in a domestic context. Under the Northern Ireland Protocol the EU REACH Regulation continues to apply to Northern Ireland, while UK REACH will regulate the access of substances to the GB market.\n\nWhat is UK REACH?<\/strong>\n\nAs of 1 January 2021, the UK REACH and the EU REACH regulations operate independently from each other. Companies that supply and purchase substances, mixtures or articles to and from the EU\/EEA\/Northern Ireland and Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) will need to ensure that the relevant duties are met under both pieces of legislation.\n\nUK REACH applies to the majority of chemical substances; those used in industrial processes and daily life, for example in cleaning products, paints as well as in articles such as clothes, furniture and electrical appliances.\n\nUK REACH places the burden of proof on companies. Companies are required to identify and manage the risks present by substances they manufacture and market in GB. They must be able to demonstrate how the substance can be used safely and they must communicate the risk management measures to the users.\n\nAims of UK REACH<\/strong>\n