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Upcoming BSI training on Managing Greenhouse Gas Emissions (ISO 14064)

BSI are hosting training on Managing Greenhouse Gas Emissions (ISO 14064). This course will run over 4 days, 22-25 May, and will be online. Organizations are increasingly needing to report their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and take action to reduce their carbon footprints. This course focuses on the ISO 14064 series of standards that have been developed specifically to help…

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ECHA weekly update (WC 27 Mar)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (29 March). 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. ECHA’s Risk Assessment Committee backs PFAS ban in firefighting foams Our Committee for Risk Assessment…

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Office for Life Sciences – publications (WC 27 Mar)

The Office for Life Sciences have published their latest updates. OLS borders bulletin - 24 Mar OLS bulletin - 23 Mar These include updates on news, including the Russia/Ukraine conflict, regulatory updates, transitional guidance and events

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Innovate UK (UKRI) Reimagine Materials and Manufacturing Event: Funding updates and networking

Innovate UK has launched its Materials and Manufacturing Vision 2050 document which introduces two new programmes: Resource efficiency for materials and manufacturing (REforMM) - £12M CR&D Competition funded by Innovate UK opening 31 March Sustainable bio-based materials and manufacture - £12M CR&D Competition funded by Innovate UK, BBSRC and EPSRC jointly now open. Innovate UK are holding an in-person event…

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European Commission consultation on Directive to promote the repair of goods

The European Commission have launched a public consultation on their proposal for a Directive on common rules promoting the repair of goods. This consultation is open until 22 May. This initiative promotes a more sustainable use of goods throughout their useful life. It will encourage consumers to make more sustainable choices by providing incentives and tools to use goods for…

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HSE publications WC 27 Mar

HSE have published their latest bulletins: Biocides 27 March: Upcoming GB active substance renewal submission deadlines 4-bromo-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5- (trifluoromethyl)-1H-pyrrole-3-carbonitrile (Tralopyril) (CAS 122454-29-9 EC n/a) in product type 21 (28 September 2023) Nonanoic acid (Pelargonic acid) (CAS 112-05-0 EC 203-931-2) in product type 2 (29 March 2024) Upcoming GB active substance open invitation deadline Peanut Butter (CAS n/a EC n/a) in…

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MedTech Europe survey on REACH Art. 33 compliance

MedTech Europe are conducting a survey to understand compliance to REACH article 33(1). Specifically, they are requesting: Do you list information on your companies website for compliance (Y/N)? Do you send information to the recipient of the article (Y/N)? Is this information provided in other means (Y/N)? If yes, which methods is this done (labeling on the product, in the…

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HMRC communication on plastic packaging tax

HMRC have provided the following update for stakeholders: As announced at Spring Budget, the PPT rate will be increased from £200 per tonne to £210.82 per tonne in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from 1 April 2023. This change will maintain the real term value of the price incentive to use recycled plastic and supports the government’s environmental…

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OPSS weekly update (WC 20 Mar)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Regulations: restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS) Page summary: Guidance for manufacturers, importers and distributors. Change made: Notifications guidance and form updated.

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Environment Agency weekly update (WC 20 Mar)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Waste batteries: producer responsibility Page summary: Rules to follow if you put batteries, including batteries in vehicles or appliances, on the UK market for the first time. Change made: Replaced the online form and address for the Office for Product Safety and Standards with telephone: 0121 345 1201 and…

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