EU held registration: UK Downstream Users

UK Downstream Users (who do not hold an EU REACH registration) importing chemicals from an EU/EEA country need to ensure the substances they purchase are covered by a valid UK REACH registration. These UK Downstream Users must notify the UK Agency HSE (Healthy and Safety Executive) using a Downstream User Import Notification (DUIN) of their intention to continue importing substances from the EU/EEA by 27 October 2021.

A new registration must then be submitted to the HSE within 2, 4 or 6 years of 28 October 2021, depending on the registration tonnage band and hazard profile of the substance. Alternatively, UK Downstream Users can encourage their EU/EEA supplier to appoint a GB-based Only Representative (OR), or change their source to a GB registered supplier.