On 22 December 2025, Defra published its response to the consultation on the UK REACH registration deadlines’ extension for transitional substances.
The formal decision of Defra is to stick with their preferred option, Option 1, which will extend the deadlines to October 2029, October 2030, and October 2031 respectively. This only leaves a 1-year gap between deadlines. click here to read.
Inside this issue: UK REACH – latest developments, Simplification in the EU – what does it mean for CLP?, REACH Dossier Improvement: The Hidden Risks of Standing Still, Case study: Chemical names to be used on Safety Data Sheet and labelling, Review: Chemspec 2025, Maximising Your REACHReady Membership: A Practical Guide
