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DESNZ weekly update (WC 15 Jan)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Climate services for a Net Zero resilient world Page summary: A research programme to help the UK adapt and become more resilient to the impacts of climate change. Change made: Added links to COP28 videos.

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UK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter UK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive

DSIT weekly update (WC 15 Jan)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. AI Safety Institute: overview Page summary: Find out about the AI Safety Institute. Change made: AI Safety Institute page added. Regulatory Horizons Council: Closing the Gap Series overview Page summary: RHC’s ‘Closing the Gap’ Series which aims to provide actionable insights and foster collaboration on solutions to address regulatory challenges.…

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UK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter UK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive

DBT weekly update (WC 15 Jan)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Overseas business risk for Slovenia Page summary: Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Slovenia. Change made: Information has been updated to provide the latest data, issued by the end of the 2023. UK takes action to boost supply chain resilience for…

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OPSS weekly update (WC 15Jan)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Primary Authority determination process Page summary: Information and determination summaries. Change made: Determination summary added dated 6 December 2023. Designated standards: new or amended notices of publication Page summary: Proposed updates to the lists of standards for businesses. Change made: Proposal to amend added for low voltage equipment.

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DEFRA weekly update (WC 15 Jan)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Calculate the carbon dioxide equivalent quantity of an F gas Page summary: Find out how to express the mass of a fluorinated greenhouse gas (F gas) in terms of carbon dioxide equivalent to comply with regulations on F gases. Change made: Added guidance on when you may need to calculate…

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APHA weekly update (WC 15 Jan)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Find a professional to certify export health certificates Page summary: A list of organisations in England, Scotland and Wales that inspect and certify animals and animal products for export. The list does not include every certifier. Change made: More professionals who can certify export health certificates have been added. Export…

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European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

D4/5/6 REACH Restriction proposal

In December 2023, the EC launched with the REACH Committee (comprised of Member States), a written voting procedure on the Commission proposal for a REACH Restriction of D4/5/6. The outcomes of this voting procedure have been made publicly available, including the revised Commission proposal and annex. The latest version has the following content: The new transitional period of 7 years…

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Office for Life Sciences – publications (WC 15 Jan)

The Office for Life Sciences have published their latest updates. OLS stakeholder bulletin - 19 January Cabinet Office Borders Bulletin - 23 January These include updates on news, including regulatory updates, transitional guidance and events.

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EU proposal to address prevention of emissions of microplastics

There have been legislative developments regarding the European Commission’s proposal on preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution. The ENVI draft report prepared by MEP Joao Albuquerque was finalised in December and includes the following key changes vis-à-vis the Commission’s proposal: Extending the definition of microplastics to also include powders, flakes, and dust. Reducing the threshold of when the…

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Proposed changes to F-Gas regulations

The European Parliament have formally adopted the provisional political agreement on the revision of the F-Gas Regulation, which was agreed on by Parliament and the Council during their final trialogue meeting on 5 October 2023. The adopted text can be found here. This adoption corresponds with what was agreed upon with the Council last year. There have been minor updates…

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