Explanatory note

These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular under section 8(2)(a) to (d) and (g)) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.

Part 2 of these Regulations amends the retained version of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH).

Part 3 of these Regulations amends the retained versions of two Commission Implementing Regulations made under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. Regulation 9 amends Regulation (EU) 2019/1692 relating to the application of certain registration and data-sharing provisions. Regulation 10 amends Regulation (EU) 2020/1435 relating to registrants’ duties to update their registrations.

Part 4 of these Regulations amends a number of Commission Implementing Decisions that granted authorisations under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 before the end of the transition period.

An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen.