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The retail industry welcomes any measures that reduce costs, and administrative burdens on retailers, whilst retaining high levels of product safety. The proposed changes to UK REACH Submission deadlines have been received positively by retailers, even though many retailers do not manufacture or import chemicals. However, reduced burdens for those ‘higher-up’ in the supply chain (i.e. manufacturers and importers) will mean lower costs for retailers, and ultimately the end consumer.

Option 1

Move the submission deadlines for each tonnage band back by 3 years. Option 1 would move the current submission deadlines back by 3 years.

Option 2

Move the first submission deadline by 3 years to October 2026, the second by 2 years to October 2027, and the third by 1 year to October 2028.

In conclusion, the retail industry welcomes either option, but there is a preference for option 1.