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The REACH (Amendment) Regulations 2026
The United Kingdom issued an addendum on 29 June 2026 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/GBR/105. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 22 August 2025. The comment period closed on 21 October 2025.
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Cartridges for smooth-barrelled shotguns; Bombs, grenades, torpedos, mines, missiles, and other ammunition and projectiles, and parts thereof, n.e.s. (excl. cartridges)
The comment period closed on 21 October 2025. You can still raise concerns about the measure with your country's WTO TBT enquiry point, quoting the document symbol G/TBT/N/GBR/105/Add.2; it can take them up with the United Kingdom.
Find your country's enquiry point on WTO ePing (opens in a new tab)Latest notice (G/TBT/N/GBR/105/Add.2, 29 June 2026)
The latest notice extends the comment period.
The REACH (Amendment) Regulations 2026
The measures notified under G/TBT/N/GBR/105 have been updated. This document provides a revised version of the draft legislation to implement the restriction on hazardous substances in tattoo inks and permanent make-up. The updates consist of minor legal drafting adjustments and technical clarifications to substance nomenclature. The comment period has been extended for a further 60-day period.
This proposed legislation bans the placing on the market and use of lead shot and large calibre bullets for live quarry shooting (also known as hunting or shooting live animals) in the UK. The legislation bans the placing on the market and use of lead shot for target shooting, with a derogation for elite athletes. The legislation bans the use of bullets for outdoor target shooting, unless it occurs at an outdoor shooting range with sufficient risk management measures in place.
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AddendumG/TBT/N/GBR/105/Add.2
The REACH (Amendment) Regulations 2026
The measures notified under G/TBT/N/GBR/105 have been updated. This document provides a revised version of the draft legislation to implement the restriction on hazardous substances in tattoo inks and permanent make-up. The updates consist of minor legal drafting adjustments and technical clarifications to substance nomenclature. The comment period has been extended for a further 60-day period.
AddendumG/TBT/N/GBR/105/Add.1
The REACH (Amendment) Regulations 2026
The notification G/TBT/N/GBR/105 was adopted on 3rd March and published the same day on The REACH (Amendment) Regulations 2026 and enters into force 1st April 2028 for the shooting range derogation and 1 April 2029 for the restriction on shots and bullets. Compliance with the instrument must be completed by these dates.
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/GBR/105
Comment deadline: Closed on 21 October 2025
The REACH (Amendment) Regulations 2026
This proposed legislation bans the placing on the market and use of lead shot and large calibre bullets for live quarry shooting (also known as hunting or shooting live animals) in the UK. The legislation bans the placing on the market and use of lead shot for target shooting, with a derogation for elite athletes. The legislation bans the use of bullets for outdoor target shooting, unless it occurs at an outdoor shooting range with sufficient risk management measures in place.
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