Navigating UK REACH: Late DUIN, NRES, Co-Registration & ATRm for Indian Manufacturers and Formulators

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For Indian manufacturers, formulators and exporters!

This webinar is designed specifically for Indian manufacturers, formulators, and exporters who want a clear, practical understanding of UK REACH obligations, timelines, costs, and future direction.

Background

The United Kingdom is an important and growing export market for Indian chemical manufacturers and formulators. Following Brexit, UK REACH now applies separately from EU REACH, creating both new compliance requirements and new strategic choices for non-UK companies.

Many Indian companies are currently unclear about:

• The difference between DUIN and NRES
• Whether UK REACH registration will become similar to EU REACH in the future
• Whether the UK will move towards a simpler model (ATRm) with reduced data and cost
• Which regulatory route makes commercial sense for accessing the UK market

At the same time, the UK Government is actively reforming UK REACH to reduce regulatory burden while maintaining protection of human health and the environment. This has already resulted in:

• Extended UK REACH registration deadlines (27 October 2029, 27 October 2030 & 27 October 2031)
• Ongoing work on the Alternative Transitional Registration Model (ATRm)

In parallel, the UK–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) discussions highlight the UK’s interest in increasing trade with India, including chemicals, making this the right time for Indian exporters to plan their UK market entry strategy carefully.

What you will learn

By attending this webinar, you will understand:

• Which companies need DUIN, NRES, or full UK REACH registration
• The costs, timelines, and data implications of each regulatory route
• How ATRm may change UK REACH registrations in the future
• Whether EU REACH data and registrations will be recognised by the UK
• How to align UK REACH compliance with export planning to the UK
• What actions Indian companies should take now, and what can wait

During this online session, our experts will cover:

• UK REACH: What is different from EU REACH?
• Market access routes for Indian companies
• DUIN vs NRES: Who should choose which option and why
• Registration timelines and extended deadlines
• Costs, data requirements, and Letters of Access – what to expect
• ATRm: What the UK government is planning and why it matters
• Whether UK REACH will follow the EU model or a Swiss-style recognition approach
• Options for non-UK companies (Only Representative, importer strategy)
• Key takeaways for Indian exporters
• Q&A

Speakers:
Gagan Kumar, Managing Director, REACHLaw India
Neelam Verma, Lead Consultant – Chemical Regulatory Compliance, REACHLaw India
Rachna Nayyar, Regulatory Manager, REACHLaw UK

*Note: This webinar is not meant for UK REACH or REACH service provider or consulting companies.