Questions and Answers

I am a supplier of chemicals and one of my products contains hydrochloric acid. Is it true that I must check the age of the person I am supplying this acid to?

I saw in a recent eAlert that five substances have been added to the Authorisation list. I am based in the UK and only supply in England; must I take any action on these five substances?

I am a chemical manufacturer and I have been asked by a member of the public to sell them some chemicals. It is mainly acids they would like, and they seem to have a legitimate reason for their use? Am I allowed to sell them to this member of the public?

When can rebated fuel, such as red diesel and biofuel, be used after 1 April 2022?

What is the latest on the UK REACH consultation please?

I’m concerned that my business will be liable for the new plastic tax as we use a lot of plastic packaging. What can I do to prepare for this and in particular, how can I find out whether the plastic we use contains any recycled material?

Will GB be adopting the 16th and 17th ATPs to CLP?

I heard that there was going to be a consultation early in 2022 on UK REACH. Has that been released yet?

We are thinking about investing in a new printing process which uses organic solvents. We are aware of our duties to minimise workplace exposure to chemicals under the COSHH Regulations, but are unsure which environmental regulations apply, if any. We are based in England.

What is the EU Product Safety Pledge?