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DSIT Update (WC 22 Sept)

Regulating Third-Party Intermediaries (TPIs) in the retail energy market Page summary: We’re seeking views on options for regulating third-party intermediaries (TPIs) in the energy retail market to protect consumers and businesses. Change made: First published. Time updated: 11:58am, 20 September 2024 New protections from rogue energy brokers Page summary: New government consultation will investigate introducing regulations for third-party services in the…

Ben KempSeptember 24, 2024

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UK Sustainability Reporting Standards

Page summary: Information on the UK government’s framework to create UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS) by assessing and endorsing the global corporate reporting baseline of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards. Change made: This page was removed from GOV.UK. It’s been replaced by https://www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-sustainability-reporting-standards

Ben KempSeptember 24, 2024

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IFCC complimentary Webinar, 23th September 2024, “Current and future perspectives on measuring natriuretic peptides”

The next IFCC webinar: “Current and future perspectives on measuring natriuretic peptides" - will be held on September 23rd, 2024 at 2pm Central European Time. This webinar will present an update on current and future clinical utility of natriuretic peptide. We will also discuss what analytical performance specifications are needed to these clinical needs. This webinar comprises of three following…

Ben KempSeptember 24, 2024

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ECHA Substance Evaluations

Please provide any feedback by 27 September: Intention to harmonise classification and labelling: Reaction products of boric acid with 2-propylheptan-1-ol (1:3) 2,2'-methyliminodiethanol and its reaction products with boric acid (1:1.5) (EC -, CAS -) Proposal to harmonise classification and labelling: brodifacoum (ISO); 4-hydroxy-3-(3-(4′-bromo-4-biphenylyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-naphthyl)coumarin (EC 259-980-5, CAS 56073-10-0)

Ben KempSeptember 24, 2024

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New EU Standard: Batteries

This following has been adopted as a European standard. EN IEC 61960-4:2024 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Secondary lithium cells and batteries for portable applications - Part 4: Coin secondary lithium cells, and batteries made from them (publication date=2024-09-13).

Ben KempSeptember 24, 2024

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F-Gases – new certification requirements for solvents

Please share feedback by 4 October EOB to the F-Gases public consultation below. F-Gases – new certification requirements for solvents (link) Objective: Given that the new Regulation establishes new types of solvents for which certification of persons is required, it is necessary to repeal and replace the current Implementing Regulation to introduce minimum certification requirements for these new types of…

Ben KempSeptember 24, 2024

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EU Biocides Consultation: 2,2-dibromo-2-cyanoacetamide

Contribute to chemical safety in the EU by submitting your input on our topical consultations and calls for evidence. This week, we have launched a new combined consultation on a candidate for substitution and on derogation to exclusion criteria on: 2,2-dibromo-2-cyanoacetamide; (EC 233-539-7, CAS 10222-01-2), product-type 12. Have your say until 17 November 2024. Read more about the product-types and…

Ben KempSeptember 24, 2024

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CLOSED – Welsh Govt Consultation – Draft Sustainable Investment Principles

We propose introducing a set of principles to ensure any funding: shares benefits equally and avoids inappropriate land use change supports local communities and well-being is collaborative in nature, and is of high integrity You can find out more information here.

Ben KempSeptember 18, 2024

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Compliance and Risk – PFAS webinar

PFAS (Poly Fluro Akyl Substances), are a group of 10,000+ substances often used as precursors in chemical processes, or because of their technical properties. They’re non-stick, stain resistant, water repellent, low friction, and highly durable and chemically inert, however, they’re ‘forever chemicals’ that either don’t break down or break down into ‘forever’ chemicals that persist in the environment. Some have…

Ben KempSeptember 18, 2024

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Material Focus

BIVDA are a member of the Joint Trade Association, a group of diverse UK trade associations. It has various functions, one being that it works with DEFRA on the WEEE compliance fee scheme. Another related project is Material Focus (Material Focus - The people behind Recycle Your Electricals - WEEE ) who are responsible for the Hypno Cat ‘Recycle your…

Ben KempSeptember 18, 2024