If you are a non-UK manufacturer exporting chemicals to the Great Britain, you can appoint a trusted Only Representative (OR) to manage your regulatory compliance.
We provide professional OR services to ensure your products meet UK REACH requirements without interrupting your supply chain.
Why to Appoint UK REACH Only Representative?
Manufacturers established outside the UK can appoint a local Only Representative in order to cover their importers located in GB with complying with UK REACH.
By covering GB based importers, the OR removes the registration obligation from Great Britain-based importers, allowing them to remain “downstream users” and reducing both operational and regulatory burdens.
UK REACH Only Representative Requirements
- The Only Representative must be established in Great Britain, meaning it must have a legal presence in the United Kingdom.
- Non-UK manufacturers must inform all importers in the same supply chain that an Only Representative has been appointed and that registration obligations will be fulfilled by them.
- The key responsibilities of a UK REACH Only Representative include:
- Completing Downstream User Import Notification (DUIN) procedures for substances transitioning to UK REACH if applicable.
- Preparing and submitting UK REACH inquiry and registration dossiers to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
- Keeping detailed and up-to-date records of Great Britain importers covered by the OR and the tonnage imported for each and submitting this information to authorities upon request.
- Ensuring registration dossiers remain up to date in line with regulatory changes or product updates.
Secure the Process with Chemleg
- UK REACH OR Services
Acting as your Only Representative in the UK, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requirements.
- Downstream User Import Notification (DUIN)
Making DUIN submissions to maintain market access.
- Chemical Registration & Dossier Submission
Managing substance registrations, data-sharing negotiations, and dossier preparation.
- Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
Ensuring your products meet legal requirements, preventing penalties and avoiding supply chain disruptions.
- Supply Chain Communication
Managing compliance documentation and liaising with UK/EU authorities on your behalf.
To start your UK REACH Only Representative appointment, please fill in the form below.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if an Only Representative is not appointed under UK REACH?
Without an OR, GB-based importers would be responsible for compliance with UK REACH.
Does appointing an OR remove the importer’s responsibility under UK REACH?
Yes. When a non-UK manufacturer appoints an OR, importers in the UK are considered “downstream users” instead of “importers.” As a result, they no longer bear registration obligations.
If the Only Representative changes, must DUIN or registration be submitted again?
Yes. In the event of an OR change, the new representative must resubmit the DUIN or take over the existing registration process. Chemleg ensures a smooth transition when taking over cases from a former representative.
How can I apply for UK REACH Only Representative services?
You can apply by emailing info@chemleg.com or by completing the contact form on our website. Our experts will reach out to you promptly to start the process.
