Annual reporting of exports and imports of PIC chemicals during 2024 Exporters and importers of PIC chemicals should submit data to HSE by 31 March 2025 PIC in GB regulates the export and import of certain hazardous chemicals. PIC-listed chemicals are subject to the requirements of the GB PIC Regulation. Companies should now provide HSE with details of the quantities…
Ben KempFebruary 3, 2025
Read 'Thirst for change: Accelerating progress to a water secure world in the food sector' here.
Ben KempFebruary 3, 2025
Health Technology Assessment - Commission adopts rules for joint scientific consultations on medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices Today, the European Commission adopted an implementing regulation establishing the rules for joint scientific consultations on medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices, under the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Regulation. The implementing act provides detailed procedural rules for the…
Ben KempFebruary 3, 2025
The FDA have published their Guidance document work program, with many documents having been carried across from 2024. The Program does not reflect the impact of the new administration, so is subject to change: CDER Guidance Agenda | FDA
Ben KempFebruary 3, 2025
An update from WHO meeting regarding the WHO Pre-Qualification process (for blood glucose meters, STI kits and HbA1c for diabetes) and which devices are in scope. Plus updates to the WHO Essential IVD listings. This is a useful reference for UK exporters looking to place qualifying IVDs into Low and Middle Income Countries. 2024 Joint UNICEF-UNFPA-WHO Meeting with Manufacturers and…
Ben KempFebruary 3, 2025
Notices under The Customs Transit Procedures (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 Page summary: Notices under The Customs (Transitional Arrangements) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 which have force of law under Customs Regulations. Change made: Notices made under the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018 has been updated to show changes due to the implementation of NCTS5. Time updated: 9:00am, 20 January 2025…
Ben KempFebruary 3, 2025
EU ETS: legislation and research publications Page summary: Use reference materials and access current regulations for the EU Emissions Trading System. Change made: Published a Direction given by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. Time updated: 1:38pm, 22 January 2025 Industrial symbiosis: benefits, barriers, risks and costs Page summary: Summary of the latest evidence and research…
Ben KempFebruary 3, 2025
Archaic tech sees public sector miss £45 billion annual savings Page summary: Public sector workers are being held back by archaic technology according to a new report set to be published on Tuesday. Change made: First published. Time updated: 7:00am, 19 January 2025 Shake up of tech and AI usage across NHS and other public services to deliver plan for…
Ben KempFebruary 3, 2025
Standardisation Page summary: Standardisation explained. Change made: Paper added on the UK Government public policy interest in standardisation. Time updated: 11:21am, 24 January 2025
Ben KempFebruary 3, 2025