Bilateral cooperation with Ukraine

The Swedish Chemicals Agency cooperates with the Ministry of Environment in Ukraine to support an approximation to EU:s chemicals legislation and strengthen the control of chemicals in the country.

The Swedish Chemicals Agency is conducting a cooperation project with Ukraine to prepare for EU membership regarding chemicals management. The Swedish Chemicals Agency will provide expertise and guidance and will provide support in adapting Ukraine's national legislation and developing the national authorities in line with the EU requirements. Ukraine has developed a national chemicals legislation including national adaptations of the EU regulations REACH and CLP.

Ukraine is a prioritised country in Sweden's aid policy. The cooperation between the Swedish Chemicals Agency and Ukraine is financed by Sida. The cooperation project lasts until the end of February 2027. The overall objective is that Ukraine is more prepared for EU membership in areas of chemicals. Adapting to the EU chemicals legislation will help reducing the negative effects of chemicals on health and the environment and establish conditions for the free movement of goods. It is important to increase chemical safety in order to allow a sustainable development in Ukraine.

Further information

Read more about Sweden’s cooperation with Ukraine on Sida’s website External link.

Read more about Sweden's development and reform cooperation with Ukraine on the government's website External link. (in Swedish)