Of interest specifically, the non-approval of ETO under the biocides regulation, ECHA and DG SANTE have acknowledged the continued need to use ETO for sterilization of medical devices, and therefore the continued use of ETO may continue with ETO instead being classified as a Medical Device under the EU MDR instead. However that means that a full MDR technical file…
Ben KempJuly 10, 2025
Imports, exports and EU trade of animals and animal products: topical issues Page summary: Current issues relating to imports and exports of animals and animal products. Change made: The section for lumpy skin disease in Italy has been updated to reflect an additional outbreak of lumpy skin disease in France. Time updated: 5:24pm, 1 July 2025 Animals, animal products and…
Ben KempJuly 10, 2025
Dear members, please see the DEFRA Circular economy newsletter, if not for those members putting self-test devices on the UK market, the packaging extended producer responsibility fees have been decided for the different materials. Medical device packaging, which is not recyclable qualifies for a derogation under the RAMS modulation, which means that the base fee (amber band) will be charged…
Ben KempJuly 4, 2025
Climate-related transition plan requirements Page summary: We’re seeking views on options to take forward climate-related transition plan requirements in order to provide the market with credible and decision-useful information. Change made: First published. Time updated: 1:00pm, 25 June 2025 Climate Innovation Forum 2025: keynote speech by Ed Miliband Page summary: Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed…
Ben KempJuly 4, 2025
SEPA have been posting water scarcity updates, and in some areas are prompting businesses to consider planning accordingly. Water scarcity | Beta | SEPA | Scottish Environment Protection Agency 26 June 2025 | Beta | SEPA | Scottish Environment Protection Agency
Ben KempJuly 4, 2025
Getting it right at the border This newsletter from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) covers the latest operational updates on requirements and border controls for importing live animals, germinal products, products of animal origin and animal by-products into Great Britain. In this newsletter: Foot and Mouth Disease in Austria Lumpy skin disease in Italy Sheep pox and…
Ben KempJuly 4, 2025
Please note the changes to Scottish legislation to introduce offences under Packaging and Packaging Waste regulations. The Environmental Regulation (Enforcement Measures) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2025 This Order amends the Environmental Regulation (Enforcement Measures) (Scotland) Order 2015 (“the 2015 Order”) so as to specify offences under the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024 as relevant offences under the…
Ben KempJuly 4, 2025
Our commitment to cleaner air in Scotland On tomorrow’s Clean Air Day, Scotland will join a global movement to raise awareness about air pollution and its impact on health and the environment. Protecting and improving Scotland’s environment is our primary purpose, with good air quality essential for maintaining human health and well-being, the climate and achieving sustainable economic development. We regulate…
Ben KempJune 26, 2025