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DEFRA weekly update (WC 18 Dec)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Government reforms set to spark greater reuse and recycling of electrical goods Page summary: Government will make it easier for people and businesses to reuse and recycle their old electrical goods Change made: First published. Electrical waste: reforming the producer responsibility system Page summary: Seeking views on reforms to increase…

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The Importation of Animals and Related Products (Miscellaneous Amendment and Revocation) (Scotland) Order 2023

The Importation of Animals and Related Products (Miscellaneous Amendment and Revocation) (Scotland) Order 2023 came into force on 01 January 2024. This Order amends or revokes several orders made or having effect under the Animal Health Act 1981 which prohibit the importation of animals and related products, except under the authority of a licence.

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The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) (Amendment No.2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023

The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) (Amendment No.2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 will enter into force on 01 February 2024. These Regulations amend the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.I. 2007 No. 198) (the “2007 Regulations”). Those Regulations impose on producers obligations to recycle packaging waste in order to attain overall recycling and material-specific recycling targets.

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Environment Council agrees upon a general approach on the draft Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

On 19 December, the EU Environmental Council agreed its position regarding the draft Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. In its press release, the Council informs on the cornerstones of its adopted position as follows - no explicit reference has been made to medical technologies: Packaging and packaging waste: Council adopts its negotiating position on new rules for more sustainable packaging…

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Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Releases Anti-Greenwashing Guidance for Companies

Australia’s competition regulator the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) have released its final guidance on environmental claims. This document is aimed at helping companies comply with rules to avoid misleading green marketing and advertising green claims, and protecting consumers from greenwashing.

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EU legislation update

Multiple EU legislative changes have taken place recently. Notably, these include changes to: Corrigendum to Directive (EU) 2022/2555 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2022 on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union, amending Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 and Directive (EU) 2018/1972, and repealing Directive (EU) 2016/1148 Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 of the European Parliament and of the…

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OPSS weekly update (WC 11 Dec)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Designated standards: new or amended notices of publication Page summary: Proposed updates to the lists of standards for businesses. Change made: Proposal to amend added for machinery. OPSS product safety and consumers: Wave 4 Page summary: An independent research report. Change made: First published. OPSS product safety and consumers: Wave…

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DEFRA weekly update (WC 11 Dec)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Unlimited penalties introduced for those who pollute environment Page summary: Barclay: Unlimited financial penalties for environmental offences will mean ‘polluters always pay’. Change made: First published. Businesses approved to export to the EU Page summary: Check if your business in Great Britain or one of the Crown Dependencies is approved…

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APHA weekly update (WC 11 Dec)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. UK border control posts: animal and animal product imports Page summary: Find an approved UK border control post (BCP) to check the animals, animal products or high-risk food and feed of non-animal origin in your consignment. Change made: Added Port of Poole to list of live animals, animal products and…

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HMRC weekly update (WC 11 Dec)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Search the register of customs agents and fast parcel operators Page summary: Find a customs agent or fast parcel operator to help you with import and export declarations. Change made: The list of customs agents has been updated with 1 addition. The list of fast parcel operators has been updated…

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