# The REACH (Amendment) Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


CONSUMER PROTECTION
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Made 2nd March 2026
Laid before Parliament 3rd March 2026
Coming into force 1st April 2026
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by Articles 68(1), 73(2) and 132A of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) (“the REACH Regulation”).
In making these Regulations the Secretary of State has taken into account the socio-economic impact of the restrictions they make provision for, including the availability of alternatives.
The Secretary of State published a proposed draft amendment further to the conditions laid down in Article 68(1) of the REACH Regulation having been fulfilled, having asked the Health and Safety Executive to prepare a dossier pursuant to Article 69(1) of that Regulation.
The Scottish Ministers and the Welsh Ministers have consented to—
(a) the decision whether to propose a draft amendment,
(b) the proposed draft amendment, and
(c) the making of these Regulations,
in accordance with Articles 4A and 73(1) and (2) of the REACH Regulation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/195/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/reach-amendment-regulations-2026/introduction
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