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DESNZ weekly update (WC 14 Aug)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. One-stop-shop to help businesses save money and go green Page summary: British businesses will be able to access new advice and support to reduce their energy bills and cut their carbon emissions from the UK Business Climate Hub. Change made: First published. Net zero business sector roadmap guidelines Page summary:…

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HSE publications WC 14 Aug

HSE have published their latest bulletins: Biocides 18 August: New GB active substance non-approval decisions : Biocidal products must be phased off the GB market Following evaluation/withdrawal of support under the GB BPR, a decision has been taken not to approve the following active substances in GB: (benzyloxy)methanol (CAS 14548-60-8 EC 238-588-8) in product type 13 2,2-dibromo-2-cyanoacetamide (DBNPA) (CAS 10222-01-2…

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ECHA weekly update (WC 21 Aug)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (23 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. New task for ECHA to make batteries safer We will support the European Commission in…

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EU adopts new rules for Product Emissions Reporting for New Import Carbon Tax

On 18 August, the European Commission announced the adoption of reporting rules for importers of products under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the EU’s new carbon tax on imported goods, aimed at equalizing the carbon price paid by European producers with those outside the EU. The new rules will require companies to collect data on the embedded emissions of…

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Use of diisocyanates restricted under REACH

The restriction on the use of Diisocyantes has come into effect in the EU from 24 August. Diisocyanates are respiratory and skin sensitizers. They are used in the production of polyurethane products including foams, adhesives, sealants and coatings. Manufacturers cannot use Diisocyanates on their own or as a constituent in other substances or in mixtures for industrial and professional uses…

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NHS England webinar on Carbon Reduction Plan

NHS England are hosting webinars on Supplier Carbon Reduction Plan(CRP) that give more detailed information on the upcoming NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap milestone: From April 2023: if bidding for NHS contracts above £5 million per annum, suppliers must have a published a Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) for their UK Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a subset of scope…

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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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