HSE is consulting on proposals for changes to HSE-led chemicals policy.

Deadline for responses: 18 August 2025, 11:59pm.

The consultation seeks your views on:

  • GB Biocidal Products Regulation (GB BPR)
  • GB Classification, Labelling and Packaging of substances and mixtures (GB CLP)
  • the export and import of hazardous chemicals – GB Prior Informed Consent (GB PIC)

The consultation is in direct support of a key commitment made by the Prime Minister as part of the government’s policy paper which is an action plan that forms part of the broader government mission to kickstart economic growth.

These proposed changes to the HSE-led areas of the chemicals framework should result in reducing costs to business. HSE will need to make these changes through an appropriate legislative route that may require new legislative powers.

The government recognises that the operation of distinct CLP regimes in Northern Ireland and Great Britain has the potential to impact on the operation of the UK internal market.

HSE is interested in your views on the recent revisions to EU CLP, their potential impact on the UK’s internal market and the merits of applying a consistent CLP regime across the UK.

Have your say

View the consultation on the HSE website.

Responses should be submitted by 18 August 2025, 11:59pm.

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If you have any questions, please contact us via email.