The HSE’s public consultation on proposed reforms to chemicals legislation contributed to the draft of the Chemicals (Health and Safety) (Amendment, Consequential and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026.
The regulations use powers in the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 to amend three chemicals regimes for which HSE is responsible:
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GB Biocidal Products Regulation (GB BPR)
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GB Classification, Labelling and Packaging (GB CLP)
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GB Prior Informed Consent for the export and import of hazardous chemicals (GB PIC)
The HSE’s consultation closed on 18 August 2025.
Source: HSE.