Ukraine is in the process of integrating national legislation with European standards in the field of chemicals regulation. In 2024, three new regulations are planned to be implemented, covering rules on biocides, classification, labeling and packaging of chemical products (CLP) and registration, evaluation and restriction of chemicals (REACH). These laws are aimed at improving chemical safety, protecting public health and the environment.
Biocides Act
The Law of Ukraine “On Biocidal Products”, which is due to enter into force in 2024, introduces strict control over the production, import and use of biocides. It establishes the requirements for the registration of biocidal products before entering the market and complies with the European Regulation EU No. 528/2012. The law obliges enterprises using biocidal products to ensure their safety, as well as to obtain permission to sell. It provides for a mandatory assessment of the impact on the environment and human health.
CLP Technical Regulations
On May 10, 2024, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved a new Technical Regulation on the Classification, Labeling and Packaging of Chemical Products (UA-CLP), which will enter into force six months after its publication. This regulation complies with the European CLP Regulation and is based on the United Nations Globally Harmonized System for the Classification of Chemicals. UA-CLP obliges manufacturers and importers to collect information about the hazardous properties of chemicals, label and package products in accordance with the requirements.
REACH Act
The draft Law “UA-REACH” developed by the Ministry of Environmental Protection is awaiting government approval and will enter into force at the end of 2024. The law will establish rules for the registration, evaluation and authorization of chemicals used on the Ukrainian market to prevent potentially hazardous chemicals. Similar to the European REACH Regulation, it obliges enterprises to carry out a full analysis of the effects of chemicals, assess safety and ensure compliance with European standards.
These regulations will provide Ukraine with a new level of chemical safety, integrating its market with the European one.