Deadline: 14 September 2026
HSE has received applications for authorisation for the following substances/uses:
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Reference: AFA072-01
Applicant: Rimex Metals (UK) Ltd
Application type: Review Report
Substance: Chromium trioxide
Use: Use of chromium trioxide as an oxidising and hardening agent in the manufacture of coloured stainless steel.
View the consultation: Applications for authorisation AFA072-01 - Chromium Trioxide
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Reference: AFA074-01
Applicant: SCA Ceramic Coatings Ltd
Application type: Initial application
Substance: Chromium trioxide
Use: Use of chromium trioxide in a binding/sealing process applied to porous/semi-porous coatings to achieve a wear and corrosion resistant technical ceramic surface to meet specific performance characteristics.
View the consultation: Applications for authorisation AFA074-01 - Chromium Trioxide
Article 64 in the UK REACH Regulation makes provisions for HSE to obtain and use additional information on possible alternatives or technologies as part of the opinion forming process.
Any third parties with an interest in the application are strongly encouraged to share any relevant information.
Scientific and technical information on possible alternatives or technologies should be submitted directly to HSE using the commenting webform and templates by 14 September 2026.
Non-confidential information will be published on HSE’s website.
Visit the HSE website for details of the adopted opinions, granted UK REACH authorisations and in-progress applications.
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