The Swedish Chemicals Agency supports Ukraine to join the EU

For Ukraine to become a member of the EU, the country's legislation needs to be aligned with the EU acquis. The Swedish Chemicals Agency is now providing support to bring Ukraine's chemicals legislation closer to EU requirements.

‘Ukraine is working hard and has an impressive pace of reform despite all the challenges. I hope the project will help Ukraine move closer to EU rules,’ says Per Johansson, Advisor at the Swedish Chemicals Agency.

The project is a cooperation between the Swedish Chemicals Agency and the Ministry of Environment in Ukraine. The Swedish Chemicals Agency contributes with expertise and advice, as well as supporting Ukraine in building up the institutions required by the EU. Ukraine has embarked on a comprehensive reform programme and has adopted national laws corresponding to the REACH and CLP Regulations, which are key elements of EU chemicals legislation.

Ukraine has a large chemical industry. A chemicals legislation more harmonised with the EU legislation is important not only for future EU membership, but also to protect people and the environment from hazardous chemicals. It also facilitates trade between Ukraine and the EU.

The cooperation project is funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA). The project, preceded by a 12-month feasibility study, will run until February 2027.

Ukraine is a prioritised country in Sweden's development cooperation policy.

Read more about the cooperation.