The UK government's response to the EU REACH restriction of microplastics. The legislation will apply in Northern Ireland, but not in GB.
Ben KempOctober 25, 2024
Update: Biocide products in PT 1 – mycobacteria claims MHRA have confirmed that claims against mycobacteria are considered in scope of medicines regulations Article 2 of the Biocidal Product Regulation (BPR), sets out the scope of biocides regulations, including where products are considered out of scope because they are covered by other relevant regulations. For example, it is generally the…
Ben KempOctober 25, 2024
There are two EMs regarding changes to EU legislation, one for RoHS and one for Reach, that will apply in NI, but need to follow up on whether there is an intention to also apply in GB. RoHS is an exemption extension, if not adopted, it would mean that certain CE marked products containing LEDs could not be placed on…
Ben KempOctober 25, 2024
EM about EU directive 2011/65/EU (the RoHS Directive) (C(24)1573) Page summary: The government’s summary of an amendment to the RoHS directive concerning the use of cadmium on LED semiconductor chips. Change made: First published. Time updated: 4:49pm, 14 October 2024 EM on the EU Reach regulation 1907/2006 (C(2023)6419) Page summary: The government’s summary of an amendment to the EU Reach…
Ben KempOctober 25, 2024
Brings UK legislation into line with EU legislation but then adds the additional new chemicals to the list, ahead of the EU updated legislation. Does not allow Dechlorane Plus or UV328 for IVD or for spare parts. The Persistent Organic Pollutants (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (legislation.gov.uk)
Ben KempOctober 16, 2024
UK Pollutant Release and Transfer Register: national implementation report 2025 Page summary: Seeking views on the draft UK PRTR national implementation report 2025 Change made: First published. Time updated: 4:00pm, 10 October 2024
Ben KempOctober 15, 2024
CITES application fees Page summary: Find out how much your CITES permit, certificate or registration will cost. Change made: First published. Time updated: 11:00am, 8 October 2024 Endangered species: declare a gift or loan Page summary: Form to declare a gifted or loaned specimen of an annex A CITES-listed species that did not involve a commercial transaction. Change made: Definition…
Ben KempOctober 15, 2024
HSE is seeking feedback from users of chemicals regulated under product type 22 (PT22) HSE is the regulatory authority for biocidal products under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation (GB BPR). PT22 of the GB BPR covers 'embalming and taxidermist fluids - products used for the disinfection and preservation of human or animal corpses, or parts thereof'. Understanding how biocides are…
Ben KempOctober 15, 2024
Extended producer responsibility for packaging: illustrative base fees (August 2024) Page summary: Illustrative base fees for year 1 of extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging published in August 2024. Change made: First published. Time updated: 12:00am, 15 August 2024 Extended producer responsibility for packaging: illustrative base fees Page summary: Updated illustrative base fees for year 1 of extended producer responsibility…
Ben KempOctober 9, 2024
Government response to the Climate Change Committee 2023 adaptation progress report Page summary: Sets out the government’s response to the Climate Change Committee’s 2023 progress report and their recommendations on climate adaptation. Change made: Added a correction slip to the PDF report and updated the HTML report to correct the ISBN. Time updated: 10:36am, 2 October 2024 Find a professional…
Ben KempOctober 9, 2024