Ukraine REACH To Come Into Effect

Ukraine REACH to come into effect

On 26 January 2025, the Technical Regulation on the Safety of Chemical Products, approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine in July 2024, will come into force.

The Regulation introduces rules for the registration of chemicals and was developed based on the EU Regulation on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). This forms part of legislative changes aimed at protecting human health and the environment.

Key principles and requirements

"No data, no market"

Chemical substances produced, imported or offered on the Ukrainian market in the amount of 1 tonne per year or more (including in aggregate as part of other chemical products) are subject to mandatory state registration.