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Request for information to feed into draft risk profiles and draft risk management evaluations for 3 chemical substances proposed as POPs to the UN’s POP Review Committee.
Background The UK is a party to the UN Stockholm Convention on persistent…
We are seeking views on draft legal provisions for the alternative transitional registration model (ATRm) for UK REACH.
A cross-government, science-led plan to understand impacts of PFAS on public health and the environment, with coordinated actions to minimise risks.
Foreword Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called…
Guidelines for using lead ammunition at outdoor shooting ranges.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Seeking views on a proposal to amend the phasedown schedule for hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in Great Britain to support the UK’s climate goals.
We are seeking views on an ATRm for the UK REACH (registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals) regulation.
The government's new approach to the UK REACH candidate list of substances of very high concern (SVHC).
Seeking views on proposals to extend the current UK REACH submission deadlines for transitional registrations.
An explanation of the rationale used to prioritise substances for potential regulatory action under UK REACH.
A co-ordinated multi-annual Great Britain control plan for pesticide residues in 2026, 2027 and 2028.
Information on the Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and the UK's obligations.
A policy approach to address persistent, mobile, toxic, or very persistent, very mobile concerns to support managing risks from poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances.
We want your views on our proposals for a new standard rules permit for research and development at a Part A(1) installation.
Consultation on an exemption renewal under the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) regulations for lead solder in control units of combustion engines.
Exemption renewal under the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) regulations for cadmium in helium lasers for Raman spectroscopy
Consultation for an exemption renewal under the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) regulations for lead use in bearings and bushes of diesel or gaseous fuelled internal combustion engines.
Consultation on an exemption renewal under the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) regulations to use mercury in discharge lamps for special purposes.
This report contains the Health and Safety Executive’s advice on the use of Cruiser SB on the UK’s sugar beet crops.
Requesting comments on proposed changes to the persistent organic pollutants (POPs) regulation, including changes to waste limits and specific exemptions.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Exemption renewal under the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) regulations for lead as the activator in sun tanning lamps.
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