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APHA weekly update (WC 01 Jan)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Export culture media containing animal derived parts to Argentina: certificate 7363 updated Page summary: Apply online to export culture media with animal products inside to Argentina. Change made: Guidance notes updated. Find a professional to certify export health certificates Page summary: A list of organisations in England, Scotland and Wales…

adminJanuary 9, 2024

DEFRA Webinar on Fees as Drivers of Packaging Choices

DEFRA held a webinar on Fees as Drivers of Packaging Choices on 13 December. The slides from the webinar can be found here. There is the potential to involve a huge amount of work for producers and DEFRA are considering questions around how this would work in practice. They acknowledge they need support in order to make it work effectively.…

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ECHA: Call for evidence Cr VI restriction

ECHA launched a call for evidence on the upcoming REACH restriction of two hexavalent chromium substances (Cr VI): Chromium trioxide Chromic and Dichromic acids Although, the call for evidence mostly concerns Worker Exposure limits, we kindly ask members to indicate by 11 January 2024 if the substances in questions are of relevance and if there is an interest to contribute…

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OPSS weekly update (WC 18 Dec)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. National accreditation logo and symbols: conditions for use Page summary: Sets out the conditions for the use of the UKAS (the UK national accreditation body) logo and accreditation symbols. Change made: Guidance updated to refer to DBT instead of BEIS. Choice on units of measurement: markings and sales Page summary:…

adminJanuary 3, 2024

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DEFRA Resources and Waste Newsletter (WC 25 Dec)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Amendments to EPR producer data reporting from 2024 The four administrations plan to amend each of their respective data reporting EPR regulations in 2024. Recycling Assessment Methodology survey Inform further work developing the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) tool for packaging by completing our survey. This survey closes on 10 January. Resources…

adminJanuary 3, 2024

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DESNZ weekly update (WC 18 Dec)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. UK Emissions Trading Scheme review 2023 Page summary: The 2023 statutory review of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) from the UK ETS Authority. Change made: First published. UK Emissions Trading Scheme: long-term pathway Page summary: Statement of plans to continue the UK ETS at least until 2050, to…

adminJanuary 3, 2024

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ECHA weekly update (WC 18 Dec)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (20 December). 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. Trade in products containing benzene increased EU imports of hazardous chemicals The reported volume of…

adminJanuary 3, 2024

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EU Council Agrees on Proposal to Regulate ESG Ratings Providers

On 20 December, the European Council announced that they have reached an agreement on a proposal to regulate ESG ratings providers, bringing the providers under the authorization of European markets regulator ESMA, with new rules to increase transparency into the methodologies and models used by the providers, and to address the risk of conflicts of interest. In early 2021, ESMA…

adminJanuary 3, 2024

HMRC weekly update (WC 18 Dec)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Safety and security requirements on imports and exports Page summary: Find out about safety and security requirements that apply to goods entering and exiting the UK. Change made: Added information on circumstances where exports do not need a standalone exit summary declaration. Search the register of customs agents and fast…

adminJanuary 3, 2024

APHA weekly update (WC 18 Dec)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Export blood and blood products for technical use to India: certificate 7204 updated Page summary: Apply online to export blood and blood products for technical use to India. Change made: Guidance notes updated. Check import risk categories and related rules for animals and animal products imported from the EU to…

adminJanuary 3, 2024