UK - The REACH (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Business description

This proposed legislation bans the placing on the market and use of lead shot and large caliber bullets for live quarry shooting (also known as hunting or shooting live animals) in the UK.

The legislation bans the placing on the market and use of lead shot for target shooting, with a derogation for elite athletes.

The legislation bans the use of bullets for outdoor target shooting, unless it occurs at an outdoor shooting range with sufficient risk management measures in place.

Source: G/TBT/N/GBR/105

Countries:

United Kingdom (UK)

Product categories:

Basic materials and consumables/Chemical preparations

Technical aspects:

Chemical

Business fields:

P.01 Softlines

Regions:

Europe

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