Applying for a UK REACH Authorisation

Hexavalent chromium (Cr VI) Authorisations

EU granted authorisations covering EU and GB supply chains after 21 September 2024 – more information[34]

The existing EU Authorisation list (Annex XIV)[35] (as it stood at the end of the Transition Period) has been retained under UK REACH. The same latest application dates (LADs) and sunset dates (SDs) apply except for entries 44 to 54 whose LADs are amended to 18 months after the end of the transition period (Article 127GA (7)&(8)). Additionally, in certain situations where an application was made before the EU LAD but was not granted by the end of the transition period special transitional provisions apply[36] giving those applicants an extended LAD to submit an application under UK REACH.

The process for applying for an authorisation under UK REACH is very similar to the EU process and much of the ECHA guidance and templates can be used. There is information on the ECHA website[37] on how to identify whether you need to apply for authorisation and how you can prepare.

If you think you will need to apply for UK REACH authorisation you should contact the Agency in the first instance to notify your intention at ukreach.authorisation@hse.gov.uk, using the subject "notification of intention to submit an application for authorisation".

The following information should be provided:

  • Foreseen submission date
  • The Substance(s) and use(s)for which the application will be made
  • The applicant(s) and role(s) in the supply chain
  • Contact details

Link URLs in this page

  1. UK REACHhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/index.htm
  2. REACH Basicshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/basics.htm
  3. UK REACH explainedhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/about.htm
  4. Submit dossiershttps://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/using-comply-with-uk-reach.htm
  5. Roles and responsibilitieshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/roles.htm
  6. Fees and chargeshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/fees-and-charges-table.htm
  7. Reporting a concernhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/enforcement.htm
  8. Authorisation overviewhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/authorisation.htm
  9. Authorisation listhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/authorisation-list.htm
  10. Applying for a UK REACH Authorisationhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/new-authorisation.htm
  11. Grandfathering EU authorisationshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/grandfathering-authorisation.htm
  12. Awaiting ECHA opinion on authorisationhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/authorisation127ga.htm
  13. Awaiting EU application authorisationhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/authorisation127g.htm
  14. SVHCshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/svhc.htm
  15. EU REACH authorisations downstream usershttps://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/authorisation127h.htm
  16. Evaluationhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/evaluation.htm
  17. Registration overviewhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/reach-registration.htm
  18. New registrationhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/new-registration.htm
  19. Grandfathering EU registrationshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/grandfathering-registrations.htm
  20. Downstream user notificationhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/duin.htm
  21. DUIN Templatehttps://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/duin-template.htm
  22. Lead registrants in UK REACHhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/lead-registrant.htm
  23. Research and Development (PPORD) overviewhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/ppord.htm
  24. Research and Development (PPORD) exemptionhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/new-ppord.htm
  25. Northern Ireland Notification (NIP-NOTS)https://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/northern-ireland.htm
  26. Restrictionshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/restrictions.htm
  27. Reports and planshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/reports-plans.htm
  28. Resources overviewhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/resources.htm
  29. UK chemicals helplinehttps://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/contact.htm
  30. Get involved in UK REACHhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/get-involved.htm
  31. Glossaryhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/definitions.htm
  32. EU REACH linkshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/eu-reach-links.htm
  33. Independent scientific advicehttps://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/reach-independent-scientific-expert-pool.htm
  34. more informationhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/news/authorisations-hexavalent-chromium-compounds.htm
  35. EU Authorisation list (Annex XIV)https://www.echa.europa.eu/authorisation-list
  36. special transitional provisions applyhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/authorisation.htm
  37. ECHA websitehttps://echa.europa.eu/support/authorisation

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Updated 2024-09-20