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HSE publications WC 07 Aug

HSE have published their latest bulletins: Biocides 11 August: EU active substance expiry dates postponed: Active substance expiry dates postponed whilst the renewal evaluation is completed in the EU. For reasons beyond the control of the applicants, the approvals of the active substance/product type combinations listed below were likely to expire before a decision could be taken on their renewal under…

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Office for Life Sciences – publications (WC 14 August)

The Office for Life Sciences have published their latest updates. OLS Bulletin - 14 August OLS Border Bulletin - 11 August These include updates on news, including regulatory updates, transitional guidance and events.

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ECHA weekly update (WC 14 Aug)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (16 August). Due to changes in the structure of ECHA's updates, we can no longer link to updates themselves. To ensure BIVDA members continue to receive this information, we have opted to provide the full ECHA notification. Main alternatives to harmful substances subject to REACH authorisation To support substitution towards safer chemicals,…

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DEFRA launches EPR – Report Packaging Data (RPD) service

DEFRA have launched EPR - Report Packaging Data (RPD) service to allow organisations to enrol and submit their EPR data for packaging. This new service is open to compliance scheme groups from 14 August and to large producers from 16 August. This can be accessed here. DEFRA have also released a spreadsheet which is available to producers if they wish to generate…

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ECHA webinar on proposed restriction of PFAS substances

ECHA held a webinar on the proposed restriction of PFAS substances on 5 April 2023. Prior to this, on 22 March ECHA initiated a six-month consultation on this proposal. This webinar explains the restriction proposal, how the REACH restriction process works and how to participate in the consultation. This consultation closes on 25 September. The webinar recording and ECHA Q&A…

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DESNZ weekly update (WC 07 Aug)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Hydrogen production business model Page summary: Updates on the hydrogen production business model, including the Low Carbon Hydrogen Agreement. Change made: Published the Low Carbon Hydrogen Agreement: Standard Terms and Conditions / Front End Agreement. Ability of bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) to generate negative emissions Page summary:…

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DEFRA weekly update (WC 07 Aug)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Extended producer responsibility for packaging: example file for packaging data Page summary: If you need to submit packaging data under extended producer responsibility for packaging this example file shows how you must structure your data. Change made: First published. Packaging data: how to create your file for extended producer responsibility…

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APHA weekly update (WC 07 Aug)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. 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: Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) has recognised Belgium’s bluetongue virus disease-free status. Added guidance on imports of live ungulates from Belgium…

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ECHA publishes main alternatives to harmful substances subject to REACH authorisation

ECHA have published a list of authorisations, and highlighted potential substitute substances including for NPE and OPE surfactants including Tritons. Manufacturers applying for an authorisation under REACH are required to provide information on potential alternatives to the Annex XIV substance(s) they use. This information is presented in the Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) submitted as part of their authorisation application. The…

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EU Battery regulation published

Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 concerning batteries and waste batteries (“Battery Regulation“) was published on 28 July. It replaces the existing Batteries Directive (2006/66/EC) to ensure that all batteries placed on the EU market are durable, safe, sustainable, and efficient. It builds on the extended producer responsibility (EPR) regime created by the existing Directive and introduces stringent rules for design, content and…

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