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Great Britain·GB CLP·9 Sept 2026

Great Britain HSE Proposes Stronger Dichloromethane Carcinogenic And Mutagenic Classification

The Health and Safety Executive has issued a formal Agency Opinion proposing that dichloromethane be classified in Great Britain as a Category 1B carcinogen and Category 2 mutagen. The opinion is not yet law and sets no compliance deadline, but future adoption would materially affect labels, safety data sheets and workplace risk management.

Great Britain·GB CLP·9 Sept 2026

Chemical drums and formulation samples in a manufacturing laboratory

Great Britain·GB CLP·11 Aug 2026

GB CLP Proposal Covers 20 Hazardous Chemical Substances

Great Britain has proposed mandatory classification and labelling for 20 hazardous chemical substances under GB CLP. The package could affect mixture calculations, labels, safety data sheets and substitution decisions. Stakeholders have until 6 October 2026 to comment. Businesses should screen portfolios and prepare relevant evidence now.

Great Britain·GB CLP·11 Aug 2026

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Great Britain·GB CLP·20 Jul 2026

HSE Growth Goals Target Faster UK Chemicals Regulation And Lower Compliance Burdens

HSE plans faster chemical classifications, streamlined biocides processes and simpler import and export requirements under its 2026 to 2027 Growth Goals.

Great Britain·GB CLP·20 Jul 2026

Great Britain·Northern Ireland·GB Biocidal Products Regulation·13 Feb 2026

GB Chemicals Legislative Reform: HSE Confirms EU-Only Recognition And Call-In Overhaul

HSE’s response confirms EU-only recognition and proposes a risk-based biocides call-in model, plus streamlined GB CLP and GB PIC processes.

Great Britain·Northern Ireland·GB Biocidal Products Regulation·13 Feb 2026

Great Britain·Northern Ireland·GB Prior Informed Consent (PIC)·5 Aug 2025

HSE Proposes Overhaul Of GB Chemical Regulations To Streamline Compliance And Reduce Costs

HSE proposes reforms to GB chemical regulations including BPR, CLP, and PIC to cut red tape and improve regulatory agility for industry.

Great Britain·Northern Ireland·GB Prior Informed Consent (PIC)·5 Aug 2025

Great Britain·GB CLP·4 Sept 2024

Health And Safety Executive Seeks Feedback On GB CLP Regulation

Businesses can access the survey on the HSE website, with submissions closing at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, 18 September 2024.

Great Britain·GB CLP·4 Sept 2024

Great Britain·GB CLP·8 Jul 2024

Update To GB MCL List In Line With The 14th And 15th EU Adaptations To Technical Progress (ATPs)

The decision was needed to legally include entries from the EU classification that weren't retained in GB law after Brexit ended on 31 December 2020.

Great Britain·GB CLP·8 Jul 2024

Great Britain·GB Biocidal Products Regulation·21 May 2024

UK HSE To Lead Reform Of GB CLP, BPR, And PIC Laws For Post-Brexit Needs

The HSE is exploring opportunities to adapt these laws to better suit GB's specific needs as a non-EU country.