Place your substances on the GB market with the right UK REACH representation
If you are a non-Great Britain based manufacturer or formulator or if your supplier is based outside of Great Britain, then you will need regulatory help to place substances on the UK market. ACRE can provide support as your no-nonsense UK REACH Only Representative. By appointing a UK-based representative, manufacturers can take on UK REACH responsibilities themselves rather than passing them to their GB importers. This helps protect continued access to the GB market and makes life easier for customers.
What our only representative services involve
Our services are designed for non-GB manufacturers that don’t have a UK legal entity but still need a UK presence to supply the GB market under UK REACH.
In practice, we take on the agreed UK REACH obligations within a clearly defined scope.
We manage the required information, handle regulatory interactions, and provide a consistent, long-term approach that reduces uncertainty for you and your supply chain.
What’s included
Our Only Representative role typically covers:
- Acting as your UK-based Only Representative under UK REACH
- Being the recognised point of contact for regulators and downstream users
- Supporting regulatory communication and responding to enquiries
- Coordinating information linked to substance registrations and updates
- Maintaining oversight of agreed substance portfolios
We agree the scope at the start, so responsibilities stay clear and manageable.
The difference this makes
Appointing an Only Representative gives non-GB manufacturers a practical way to manage UK REACH obligations and maintain access to the GB market. It simplifies communication with regulators and provides a single, consistent point of contact for your customers and partners.
This clarity helps build commercial confidence. Customers know that regulatory responsibilities are being handled properly, which supports long-term trading relationships.
What working with us looks like
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Step 1
Confirm the right approach
We begin by confirming whether an Only Representative is the right approach for your business and by agreeing the scope of the role.
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Step 2
Set up straightforward processes
From there, we set up straightforward processes so information and questions can be handled smoothly as part of day-to-day operations.
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Step 3
Tailored long-term support
Our support is tailored to your requirements for the long-term because having a stable arrangement in place helps, build trust with your clients, ensures compliance and reduces the risk of disruption to GB market access.
Frequently asked questions
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If you’re a non-GB manufacturer, your GB importers normally hold the UK REACH obligations for the substances they bring into Great Britain. Appointing an Only Representative is optional, but it allows you to centralise those responsibilities instead of placing them on each importer. Many manufacturers choose this route to reduce the burden on customers and maintain consistent access to the GB market.
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An Only Representative acts as your designated UK contact. This includes coordinating regulatory communication, supporting downstream users, and helping information move smoothly through the supply chain.
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We currently provide UK REACH Only Representative services for non-GB manufacturers supplying the GB market. We are working to establish an EU REACH Only Representative presence for clients that also need support within the EU.
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We usually ask for information on your substances, supply routes, volumes, intended uses, and any existing regulatory documentation. This helps us define the scope properly and set up communication processes from the start.
Ready for clearer direction and confident decisions?
Let’s talk about the right support model for you, whether that is a defined project or ongoing advice.