Specialists in chemical regulatory strategy and support.

At ACRE Consultancy, we make chemical regulation easier to manage. We help manufacturers, importers, and formulators cut through complexity with the right steps, from new registrations and dossier updates to better supply chain communication and future planning. You get clear, practical guidance that supports your business, not just the rulebook.

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40+ years combined experience

ACRE Consultancy, founded in 2020 by Dr. Craig Kelly, combines over 40 years of chemical regulatory expertise. Based in the UK’s Avon Valley, we specialise in EU and GB REACH compliance, guiding businesses through complex regulations with trusted, independent consultancy.

About ACRE Consultancy

What we do

We provide expert chemical regulatory support, ensuring compliance with EU and GB REACH legislation. Our tailored services help clients navigate complex rules, manage consortia, and enable UK market access efficiently.

  • Regulatory Strategy & Advisory Services

    Regulatory Strategy & Advisory Services

    We help you set a clear course — clarifying obligations, prioritising actions, and providing steady regulatory leadership so you can manage your requirements with confidence and prepare for what’s next.

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  • Registration, Documentation & Technical Submissions

    Registration, Documentation & Technical Submissions

    From data gaps to dossier delivery, we bring scientific insight and technical precision to prepare submissions that stand up to scrutiny and keep your products moving.

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  • Consortium & Data Management

    Consortium & Data Management

    We streamline collaboration across companies and regulators, managing shared data and agreements while coordinating submission activities with clarity, efficiency and minimal friction.

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  • Representative Services

    Representative Services

    We act on your behalf and help you meet your responsibilities — managing compliance communication, supporting sustainability obligations, and representing your interests in complex markets.

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  • Chemical Stewardship Support

    Chemical Stewardship Support

    We act on your behalf and help you meet your responsibilities — managing compliance communication, supporting sustainability obligations, and representing your interests in complex markets.

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Why choose ACRE

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Experts Who Get It

40+ combined years in EU and UK regulation, we speak your language and make complexity clear.

Your Goals, Our Focus

We listen, adapt, and shape guidance around your business realities not generic assumptions.

Independent Thinking

Our perspective is independent and informed solutions driven by real insight, not off-the-shelf answers.

Agile by Intent

Fast, flexible, and easy to work with because regulatory pressures don’t wait.

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Recent case studies

  • EU REACH Strategy

    Ensuring EU REACH Compliance For Multinational Chemical Producer Through Regulatory Change

    A multinational chemical supplier operating across the EU faced uncertainty due to changes in EU REACH. Without timely action, these updates could have disrupted market access and placed additional pressure on internal compliance teams.

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  • EU REACH Registration

    EU REACH Compliance for a New Manufacturing Facility For Global Chemical Producer

    A European manufacturer launching a new production facility needed all required EU REACH registrations in place before commercial operations could begin. With a fixed start-up timeline and complex substances involved, including UVCBs, there was no room for regulatory delays.

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  • UK REACH Compliance

    UK REACH Compliance for a Micro-Enterprise Importer

    A UK-based micro-enterprise planning to import lubricant products into Great Britain needed to meet UK REACH requirements before placing products on the market. With limited regulatory resources and a complex portfolio, the client required a practical and proportionate compliance strategy.

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  • Representative Services

    UK REACH Only Representative Support for Non-GB Manufacturers

    Following the introduction of UK REACH, non-GB manufacturers supplying customers in Great Britain needed to meet new regulatory obligations while maintaining uninterrupted market access.

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  • Consortium & Cost Sharing

    Helping a Chemical Producer Navigate EU REACH Consortium Fees

    A company involved in an EU REACH joint registration faced uncertainty around additional consortium fees and whether the costs being charged were fair and transparent. The situation created concern about regulatory risk and continued access to the registration dossier.

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  • Global Regulatory Insights

    Delivering a Brazil REACH Overview for a Brussels-Based Trade Association

    A Brussels-based trade association needed a replacement speaker at short notice to deliver a webinar on Brazil REACH for a life sciences audience working across multiple regulatory regimes.

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Experience that speaks for itself

For over two decades, we’ve helped chemical businesses stay compliant, save time, and avoid costly delays. Here’s what some of our clients say:

  • ACRE has been an outstanding partner. Craig and his team consistently add value to our work by navigating complex compliance requirements while seamlessly adapting to our specific needs.

    The team demonstrates professionalism, expertise, responsiveness, and a genuine commitment to understanding our goals. They’ve helped us develop practical approaches that deliver real results.

    Regulatory Manager Chemical Producer

  • ACRE provided expert, responsive and thorough regulatory support. Their depth of insight was extremely valuable, and they were a trusted partner throughout the work.

    Steven Brennan Foresight

  • I have been working with ACRE on REACH matters over the last five years. In addition to their technical expertise, I would emphasise their approachability and collaborative nature, with prompt responses to your queries.

    I am confident that anyone partnering with them will find a dedicated professional team who will add real value!

    Technical Services Manager Japanese Chemical Producer

  • ACRE Consultancy’s members will patiently explain matters until the client is satisfied. They also earnestly consider and present several proposals in response to requests, which is tremendously helpful.

    Senior Manager Japanese Chemical Producer

  • ACRE Consultancy has been outstanding in supporting us with our REACH consultation. Natasha and Craig are extremely capable and bring a rare combination of deep expertise and genuine clarity. They are very direct, honest, and reasonable, which makes the entire process smooth and well organised. We currently use them and also intend to use their services in our future endeavours. Their guidance is thoughtful, thorough, and patient at every step. I highly recommend ACRE Consultancy to anyone looking for reliable and professional support. From our experience they are one of the best out there.

    Director Ionic Chemtech

Frequently asked questions

  • We offer focused regulatory expertise and responsive support clear, practical guidance grounded in real experience. You get direction that’s easy to act on and tailored to your situation.

  • We support manufacturers, importers, formulators, and distributors across the chemical supply chain primarily in industrial chemicals, but also adjacent sectors. If you’re unsure whether we cover your area, we’re happy to discuss your needs

  • No – we support companies worldwide, including across the UK, EU, North America, and Asia.

  • Yes – we can manage the full regulatory process or collaborate on specific stages, depending on what works best for you and your team.

  • No. We cover EU and UK REACH, but also a wider range of chemical regulations – from CLP to product stewardship and sustainability-linked obligations.

Explore our latest insights

Get the latest updates, tips, and guidance on EU and UK chemical regulations, written by our team of experts to help your business stay ahead.

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Let’s simplify regulation together

Regulations can be complex – working with us isn’t. With ACRE, you get specialists who provide clear, practical guidance that drives confident decisions.

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