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<p>The European Union (Withdrawal Bill) will convert existing EU chemicals law, including
REACH, into domestic law wherever practical, giving consumers and businesses as much
certainty as possible. The UK is strongly committed to the effective and safe management
of chemicals. That will not change when we leave the EU.</p><p> </p><p>The Government
published its position paper on continuity in the availability of goods for the EU
and the UK in August. This paper set out the principles the UK is proposing for ensuring
the availability of goods after Exit. This includes seeking to avoid unnecessary duplication
of compliance activity for businesses and proposing that the UK and EU markets continue
to recognise the validity of registrations issued prior to exit.</p><p> </p><p>While
it would not be appropriate to pre-judge the outcome of the negotiations we will discuss
with the EU and Member States how best to continue cooperation in chemicals regulation
in the best interests of both the UK and the EU.</p>
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