Please be informed about the following upcoming conferences: World Circular Economy Forum on 13- 16 May, Brazil: registration for online participation is possible on the given website. EU Green Week from 3-5 June 2025 in Brussels, focusing on the theme of “Circular Solutions for a Competitive EU”: registration for in person and online participation is now open, too, via the…
Ben KempMay 15, 2025
How confident are you that your product compliance strategy is fully aligned with the latest PFAS restrictions? The landscape of PFAS regulation is rapidly evolving, with near-constant updates at both state and international levels. The sheer volume of new and changing rules makes it difficult to stay informed and ensure ongoing compliance. Failing to do so can expose your company…
Ben KempMay 9, 2025
Dear Members, please see the following update from MedTech Europe on the draft EU POPs Regulation regarding UV-328. It would appear that we will see some divergence in the requirements between the EU and UK, with the EU legislation applying to products placed on the NI Market. Dear members, We are writing to inform you that the revised draft delegated…
Ben KempMay 9, 2025
Blood products: model health certificates Page summary: Competent authorities of exporting countries should use the relevant model health certificate as a template to create a version exporters can apply for to export blood products to Great Britain, the Channel Islands or Isle of Man. Change made: Certificate GBHC501 updated. Time updated: 10:30am, 30 April 2025 Other animal by-products: model health…
Ben KempMay 9, 2025
Apply for product authorisation by the deadline to keep your products on the NI market. The following EU Biocidal Products Regulation (EU BPR) active substance approval date is coming up: 1 July 2026 Alkyl (C12-16) dimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride (ADBAC/BKC (C12-16)) (CAS 68424-85-1 EC 270-325-2) in product type 2 Trihydrogen pentapotassium di(peroxomonosulfate) di(sulfate) (CAS 70693-62-8 EC 274-778-7) in product types 2,…
Ben KempMay 9, 2025
HSE has published extensively revised guidance on managing bloodborne virus (BBV) hazards in workplaces. The guidance has been refreshed following feedback from the National AIDS Trust and other topic experts. It will help employers identify if BBV hazards exist in their workplace and provides practical tips on risk assessment. The updated guidance also: outlines simple preventative measures explains actions to…
Ben KempMay 9, 2025
This is the update of the DEFRA tool to assess packaging recyclability under the extended producer responsibility legislation. This applies to large producers, so many of our members maybe exempt, and is applicable to household waste, so only impacts ‘self-test devices’ not waste generated by B2B activities. Find out more here.
Ben KempMay 1, 2025