BPCA has backed calls from the Alliance of Chemical Associations (ACA) for a more practical approach to UK REACH.
BPCA is a member of ACA, which represents 15 trade associations and around 1,400 companies across the chemical industry supply chain, including manufacturers, distributors and users of chemical products.
ACA has responded to the Government’s latest position on the UK REACH Alternative Transitional Registration model. While the alliance welcomed the decision not to proceed with some additional use and exposure information requirements, it remains concerned that businesses may still face duplicated data demands for substances already registered under EU REACH.
BPCA said the issue matters to pest professionals because unnecessary duplication could affect product availability, costs, supply chain resilience and access to innovation.
Professional pest management relies on a tightly regulated supply chain, including approved biocides and other chemical tools used as part of integrated pest management programmes. If extra regulatory costs make Great Britain a less attractive market, manufacturers may be less likely to bring products here.
ACA has warned that creating a separate UK chemicals database for substances already registered under EU REACH could cost industry more than £500 million.
Rosina Robson, BPCA chief executive, said: “For BPCA members, the key point is that regulation needs to be proportionate and practical.
“We need clear rules, reliable supply chains, and access to effective tools so pest professionals can continue to protect people, places and public health.”
BPCA said it will continue to monitor developments through ACA and keep members informed of any changes that could affect the professional pest management sector.
