The Health and Safety Executive are gathering information and evidence to support the development of a UK REACH restriction dossier (report) on risks to the environment and human health of the use of lead in ammunition (projectiles) in all areas of the Great Britain (GB; England, Scotland, Wales). Military and non-civilian use of ammunition is excluded.
UK REACH came into force at the end of the EU exit transition period (31st December 2020) and regulates the access of chemicals to the GB market.
STS wanted to bring this to the attention of the shooting community. The call for evidence opened on 23 August and closes on 22 October 2021. Use the link below to find out more and submit a response to the call for evidence online.