Decision

UK REACH restriction for lead in ammunition, 27 June 2025

Decision on a restriction proposal for lead in ammunition under UK REACH, including a draft amendment.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 10 July 2025

Documents

UK REACH restriction for lead in ammunition

PDF, 184 KB, 12 pages

This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.

Request an accessible format.

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.

Draft amendment for lead in ammunition restriction

PDF, 145 KB, 5 pages

This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.

Request an accessible format.

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.

Details

Decision on a restriction proposal for lead in ammunition under UK REACH.

Restricted uses 

Use of lead bullets and shot for live quarry and target shooting. This restriction comes with specific derogations and exemptions.

Date of decision 

27 June 2025

Draft amendment

The draft amendment has been produced in accordance with the provisions of the UK REACH Regulations, regarding Annex 17 of UK REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council .

Published 10 July 2025