The Office for Life Sciences have published their latest updates. OLS stakeholder bulletin - 16 November These include updates on news, including regulatory updates, transitional guidance and events.
adminNovember 17, 2023
DEFRA have provided the following information on closed loop recycling, further to the consultation on draft producer responsibility obligations: Following our consultation on the draft producer responsibility obligations (packaging and packaging waste) regulations, we have received feedback from several stakeholders that we consider a provision to allow producers operating ‘closed loop’ recycling systems to offset against their household disposal fees…
adminNovember 17, 2023
Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Export animal materials for medical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic use to the USA: certificate 6038 updated Page summary: Apply online to export animal derived materials for medical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic use to the USA. Change made: Updated NFG Export processed animal protein (PAP) from ruminants, or both ruminants and non-ruminants, to…
adminNovember 10, 2023
Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Report payments and view your allowance for non-customs state aid and customs duty waiver claims Page summary: Use the online service to report non-customs state aid payments you’ve received to HMRC and view your state aid allowance if you’ve claimed customs duty waivers. Change made: Information on reporting for non-customs…
adminNovember 10, 2023
DEFRA have opened a consultation on whether there should be a Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) compliance fee set for 2023. This consultation contains one proposal, submitted by JTA, for a compliance fee methodology and administrator for 2023. The consultation asks respondents to advise if a compliance fee should be set by the Secretary of State, and to score…
adminNovember 10, 2023
Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. OPSS enforcement: enforcement policy Page summary: Guidance for businesses we regulate. Change made: Draft version of revised Enforcement Policy published for consideration, with any feedback requested by 15 December 2023. Simple Pressure Vessels (Safety) Regulations 2016 Page summary: Guidance for businesses. Change made: Minor changes to the NI guide to…
adminNovember 10, 2023
HSE have published their latest bulletins: REACH 08 November: Public consultation on alternatives: call for comments (Deadline: 1 January 2024) HSE has received several applications for authorisation for the following substances/uses: Reference: AFA034-01 Applicant: Brenntag UK Ltd Application type: Review Report Substance: Sodium dichromate Use: Formulation of mixtures with soluble Cr(VI) compounds for use in aerospace and defence industry and its supply chains for surface…
adminNovember 10, 2023
Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Forums recap on new waste reforms A recap of the topics discussed, including introduction of Simpler Recycling waste collections in England, reform of the waste Carrier, Broker and Dealer regime in England, and introduction of Digital Waste Tracking in the UK. Modulated fees workshop Defra hosted a Participatory Design workshop…
adminNovember 10, 2023
Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Environmental principles duty comes into force Page summary: Under the duty set out in the Environment Act 2021, ministers and policy makers must consider the environmental impact of new policies. Change made: First published. Assessing environmental impact Page summary: Guidance for policy officials in government to identify and assess the…
adminNovember 10, 2023