UK REACH Update: HSE Updated Fees Coming Into Force on 1 April 2025 

  • March 12, 2025
  • Nicola Kaye, Technical Specialist

On 10 March 2025, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) published a new Statutory Instrument (SI) detailing updated fees for submitting registrations and authorisations under UK REACH. These changes are set to come into force on 1 April 2025 and will significantly impact the cost of substance registrations. Here is what you need to know: 

Key Changes to UK REACH Registration Fees 

For Large Companies: 

  • 1-10 t/yr: Registration fees will increase by ~95%, from £1,138 to £2,222. 
  • 10-100 t/yr, 100-1000 t/yr, and >1000 t/yr: Registration fees will now be uniformly set at £2,222 for all tonnage bands equal to or above 10 t/yr (down from £3,061, £8,185 and £22,064 respectively) significantly reducing fees for high-volume registrations. 

For Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMEs): 

  • Medium Enterprises: A substantial reduction in fees for all tonnage bands will apply from April this year. Medium Enterprises will now pay £740 for all tonnage bands (1-10 t/yr, 10-100 t/yr, 100-1000 t/yr, and >1000 t/yr). 
  • Small Enterprises: A substantial reduction in fees for all tonnage bands will apply from April this year. Small Enterprises will now pay £399 for all tonnage bands (1-10 t/yr, 10-100 t/yr, 100-1000 t/yr, and >1000 t/yr). 
  • Micro Enterprises: The most significant reductions, with fees as low as £57 for all tonnage bands, making it easier for smaller businesses to comply with registration requirements. 

Important Fee Updates: 

  • Intermediates: Registration fees for intermediates, as well as updates to the tonnage range, will also increase to the new set fee of £2,222 for large companies, with reductions available for SMEs. 
  • Change in Legal Personality: The fee for a change in the legal identity of the registrant will drop from £1,424 to £290. 
  • PPORD Notifications: The fee for initial PPORD (Product and Process Oriented Research and Development) notifications will increase from £475 to £751, while the cost for PPORD extensions will decrease from £949 to £751. 

Applications for Authorisation – New Fee Structure 

Costs for applications for Authorisation also change for both SMEs and large sized companies, with charges for new applications. Below is a comparison of the current fees and new fees for large-sized companies. 

Fee Type 

Current Fee 

New Fee 

Base Fee 

£47,229 

£57,689 

Additional Fee per Substance 

£9,446 

£11,538 

Additional Fee per Use 

£42,506 

£51,920 

 Impact on Businesses with substances affected by UK REACH registration 

These updates on the HSE registration fees bring substantial savings for businesses, particularly for large sized companies in higher tonnage bands, as the fees for 100-1000 t/yr and >1000t/yr have been significantly reduced to a flat rate of £2,222. However, it’s important to note that registration fees for the lowest tonnage band (1-10 t/yr) for large companies will increase, so businesses within this band should prepare for the adjustment. 

For businesses in the SME category, these changes represent a significant cost-saving opportunity, making compliance under UK REACH more accessible and affordable. 

If you have any questions or need assistance in understanding how these changes will affect your business, feel free to reach out to us at ukreach@reachlaw.co.uk for support! 

Remember that HSE Updated fees for UK REACH Registration and Authorisation will come into effect on 1 April 2025. 

The full text of the SI can be found at: The REACH Fees and Charges (Amendment of Commission Regulation (EC) No 340/2008) Regulations 2025 

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