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Simpler recycling update

The Environment Secretary is leading a new pragmatic approach to boost recycling rates and put the long-term interests of our country first. Simpler Recycling (formerly known as Consistency in Recycling) is a plan which scraps the top-down approach, ensures a requirement to recycle with seven bins will not happen and brings forward a smarter approach that responds to feedback and…

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Fluoropolymers Product Group (FPG) responds to ECHA’s public consultation on PFAS restriction proposal

As part of its contribution to ECHA’s public consultation on the PFAS restriction proposal, the Fluoropolymers Product Group (FPG) has prepared an updated socioeconomic impact assessment of fluoropolymers, as well as analysis of suitable alternatives. More information on FPG response can be found here. The socioeconomic impact assessment of fluoropolymers can be found here and analysis of alternatives can be…

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EU Council and Parliament reach provisional agreement to empower consumers for the green transition

The Commission submitted a proposal for a directive on empowering consumers for the green transition back in March. The proposal is one of the initiatives set out in the Commission’s 2020 new consumer agenda and 2020 circular economy action plan and follows up the European Green Deal. On 19 September, the EU Council and the Parliament reached a provisional political…

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International Serum Industry Association (ISIA) module on Viral Inactivation

International Serum Industry Association is hosting an educational module on 'Viral Inactivation: Gamma Irradiation or Heat Inactivation?' This module provides an insight on ways to inactivate viruses and the critical choices between gamma irradiation and heat inactivation of animal serum. Members who are interested in serum processing and viral inactivation techniques can register for this module here.

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Office for Life Sciences – publications (WC 25 Sept)

The Office for Life Sciences have published their latest updates. OLS stakeholder bulletin - 27 September These include updates on news, including regulatory updates, transitional guidance and events.

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ECHA weekly update (WC 25 Sept)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (27 Septemeber). Due to changes in the structure of ECHA's updates, we can no longer link to updates themselves. To ensure BIVDA members continue to receive this information, we have opted to provide the full ECHA notification. ECHA receives more than 5 600 comments on PFAS restriction proposal More than 4 400…

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DEFRA weekly update (WC 11 Sept)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Extended producer responsibility for packaging: who is affected and what to do Page summary: How UK organisations that supply or import packaging should comply with extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging. Change made: This update adds a recent decision by the English and Scottish regulators: they will take no enforcement…

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APHA weekly update (WC 11 Sept)

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: Added entry for ‘VetCert’ under East Midlands on the list ‘England: professionals…

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DHSC weekly update (WC 11 Sept)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Health Protection (Notification) Regulations 2010: proposed amendments Page summary: This consultation seeks views on proposed amendments to the Health Protection (Notification) Regulations 2010 (HPNR). Change made: The deadline for this consultation has been extended to 11.59pm on 15 November 2023.

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MHRA weekly update (WC 11 Sept)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Yellow Card centre launched in Northern Ireland to strengthen patient safety Page summary: A new regional centre to promote Yellow Card reporting has been launched in Belfast today. Change made: First published.

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