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In Focus | Paper on UK REACH work programme published
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), Scottish Government and Welsh Government (the appropriate authorities) have published a document which sets out the rationale used to identify priorities for regulatory action under the UK REACH work programme for the 2025 to 2026 financial year.
This free guide gives you a clear overview of the programme and what the UK is planning for chemical safety. Discover how decisions are made, what’s happening with PFAS, and how harmful chemicals are reviewed and managed.
This In Focus article takes you through:
- How the UK REACH priorities for 2025–2026 have been decided
- The roles of the UK Government, devolved governments, HSE, and the Environment Agency
- Plans to consult on restricting PFAS in firefighting foams
- How substances of very high concern are authorised for continued use
- How chemicals may be added to official UK REACH lists
- How the UK is aiming to align with international chemical regulations where appropriate
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