Regulatory Trend under UK REACH and Control on PFAS and PCB

On December 1, 2025, the UK government released its Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) 2025, outlining significant systemic reforms to the UK REACH regulatory framework and POPs control. The plan establishes a timeline for closer regulatory alignment with major trading partners, including the EU, by December 2028, aiming to accelerate the control of high-risk substances while minimizing compliance burdens for the industry.