Draft revision of the WEEE regulation. This brings online marketplaces into the scope of the WEEE regulation, meaning that they will have to take back and recycle WEEE, or make provision to join a WEEE compliance scheme etc. The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment, etc.) Regulations 2025 These Regulations amend the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013…
Ben KempJune 13, 2025
The new Scottish Circular Economy powers kick in 1st August 2025.Sets obligations and gives powers to Scottish minsters to act. The Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2025
Ben KempJune 13, 2025
Draft legislation regarding The Marking of Retail Goods Regulations 2025. Note however that self-test IVDs are exempt, as the reference to products of animal origin, relates specifically to products for human consumption and pet food and animal feeds. EUR-Lex - 02023R1231-20240517 - EN - EUR-Lex
Ben KempJune 13, 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: Information added on the UK recognising Bulgaria’s disease-free status for classical swine fever and the lifting of restrictions in place due to classical swine fever. Time updated: 3:00pm, 30 May 2025 Support…
Ben KempJune 9, 2025
Draft Scottish legislation, widening the scope of devolved Environmental powers, could impact Scottish based members The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 These Regulations amend the Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (the “2018 Regulations”) to bring water, waste and industrial emissions activities into the framework for authorisation of environmental activities provided by the 2018 Regulations, which currently only apply to…
Ben KempJune 9, 2025
Biosafety: working safely at Containment Level 3 30 June to 4 July, HSE Science and Research Centre, Buxton Working safely with biological agents demands robust controls to prevent their release. This 5-day course provides participants with comprehensive understanding of microbiological Containment Level 3 (CL3) facility operations, focusing on the principles and practical applications of working safely with biological agents at…
Ben KempMay 28, 2025
Recyclability assessment methodology: how to assess your packaging waste Page summary: An overview of the recyclability assessment methodology (RAM). Under extended producer responsibility for packaging, large producers must report the recyclability of some packaging materials Change made: Adds a clause in the section on automatic reds (‘problematic packaging’), clarifying that the substances listed must have been added intentionally Time updated:…
Ben KempMay 28, 2025
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza import restrictions: Brazil On 15 May 2025, Brazil confirmed an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) on a commercial breeding poultry farm in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. In response, Great Britain has temporarily suspended imports of the following avian commodities from the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul for consignments produced…
Ben KempMay 28, 2025