UK REACH: Restriction decision on lead in ammunition

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Issued: 10 July 2025

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UK REACH restriction decision

Minister Emma Hardy MP, on behalf of the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, has decided to restrict the sale and use of lead in ammunition, within the framework of the UK REACH regulation.

View the details of the restriction decision (including targeted derogations) in the decision report on GOV.UK

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