UK REACH compliance
Chemical Regulatory Compliance for the UK
Chemical Regulatory Compliance for the UK

UKREACHOR provides expert chemical regulatory services for businesses importing chemicals and chemical mixtures into the UK. We specialise in helping companies achieve UK REACH compliance.
Navigating UK REACH can be complex, particularly for companies based outside the UK. UKREACHOR provides expert Only Representative services, IUCLID dossier support, and study monitoring — helping you meet your registration obligations with a clear, technically grounded compliance strategy rather than guesswork.
Our regular updates on UK REACH developments, written for busy compliance teams.
On 16 July 2026, the UK government formally published the REACH (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026 (SI 2026/849). This puts into law the new extended transitional REACH registration deadlines:
● 27 October 2029
● 27 October 2030
● 27 October 2031
The regulations enter into force on 6 August 2026 and apply to England, Wales and Scotland. This is the legal confirmation of the timetable we reported in our Spring update — it is no longer a government intention, but a statutory deadline.

A company outside the UK who wants to export substances exceeding 1 tonne per year to the UK market will need to appoint a UK-based UK REACH Only Representative (OR).
We can prepare and submit UK REACH Inquiries. Analytical data for substance identity is critical for REACH, we can review this data and/or commission an Analytical Laboratory to produce the required information.
We have substantial experience in using IUCLID for REACH for both Joint and Lead Registrations. We can prepare Robust Study Summaries (RSS) and all other aspects of a REACH dossier.

The ATRm changes what companies must submit at the point of transitional
registration and when additional information may be required. Instead of
demanding complete hazard datasets upfront, the model introduces a staged
approach.
Upfront information will now include:
• Hazard conclusions rather than full study reports
• Existing use and exposure information, with no requirement for
GB-specific expansion
• A targeted chemical safety report, with full risk assessment only where
necessary
• Participation in substance groups to support data sharing and joint
submissions
This reduces the immediate burden on registrants while still giving the
regulator visibility of key risks.

Companies or individuals registering the same substance are matched to a substance group in the ‘Comply with UK REACH’ service. This allows members of the group to access each other’s contact details to:
Study Monitoring
We can help with the selection of a Contract Research Organisation (CRO) to conduct the studies required for REACH. We can review study plans, monitor on-going studies, review reports and complete the IUCLID end-points with the study data.
Not sure where to start? Send a brief note on your substances and target market, and we'll advise on the right next step.
