The UK Government has announced its intention to align with EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) legislation under the UK-EU SPS Agreement, currently being negotiated. A list of regulations falling under this agreement has been published, with the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) included in scope. News story - UK-EU SPS Agreement - Legislation in scope .Other inclusions are food contact materials and food additives, but REACH, CLP, and PIC are excluded.
The government notes that the listed EU legislation may replace rather than simply add to existing UK rules, though certain areas will retain bespoke UK regulations, as outlined in the May 2025 Common Understanding (subject to negotiation). The importance of maintaining high animal welfare standards, public health protection, and support for innovation is underscored.
Businesses should anticipate targeted transitional arrangements to support implementation ahead of the future agreement’s commencement.
