The Office for Life Sciences have published their latest updates. OLS Bulletin - 09 August These include updates on news, including regulatory updates, transitional guidance and events.
adminAugust 11, 2023
Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Find a professional to certify export health certificates Page summary: A list of organisations in England, Scotland and Wales that inspect and certify animals and animal products for export. The list does not include every certifier. Change made: Dorset Council Partnership is now changed to Dorset Council, with new contact…
adminAugust 4, 2023
Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Extended producer responsibility for packaging: who is affected and what to do Page summary: How UK organisations that supply or import packaging should comply with extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging. Change made: There’s been a decision to defer extended producer responsibility for packaging fees for one year. This update…
adminAugust 4, 2023
Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Approved manufacturers: conformity assessment Page summary: Apply to become or identify an approved manufacturer authorised to carry out conformity assessment. Change made: List of approved manufacturers updated. Approved verification: guidance and application form Page summary: Weights and Measures Act 1985 and subsequent Deregulation Order 1999 (as amended). Change made: Register…
adminAugust 4, 2023
Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Designing a framework for transparency of carbon content in energy products: call for evidence Page summary: We’re seeking evidence to inform how we might develop a more transparent framework for communicating the carbon content of energy products to consumers. Change made: We have published a summary of responses. Taking part…
adminAugust 4, 2023
HSE have published their latest bulletins: REACH 31 July: Public consultation on alternatives: call for comments (Deadline: 22 September 2023) HSE has received several applications for authorisation for the following substances/uses and has announced public consultations for each of these applications. Details can be viewed below: Reference: AFA046-01 Application type: Initial Substances: Chromium trioxide Use: Use of chromium trioxide for functional chrome plating…
adminAugust 4, 2023
Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Banned F gas for refilling equipment Page summary: Fluorinated gases (F gas) that you must not use to refill equipment. Change made: Corrected the line ‘This does not apply to military equipment or equipment designed to cool products to temperatures below –50°C.’ to include the minus symbol. Climate change adaptation…
adminJuly 28, 2023
HSE have published their latest bulletins: Biocides 24 July: Upcoming GB active substance renewal submission deadlines: Apply for active substance renewal by the deadlines to keep products on the GB market Under the GB BPR, active substance approvals will expire unless a renewal application is submitted at least 550 days before their expiry date. The 550-day deadlines are coming…
adminJuly 28, 2023
The draft statutory instrument for post-market surveillance requirements under the new UKCA regime has been published on the World Trade Organisation website. The notification can be found here. The draft Medical Devices (Post-market Surveillance Requirements) (Amendment) (Great Britain) Regulations 2023 is applicable to Great Britain only. It introduces a new part, Part 4A, which defines the post-market surveillance requirements of…
adminJuly 28, 2023