Date: 18 September Time: 11:00 - 12:30 CEST Link to register: https://iclei.webex.com/weblink/register/r8abb86e93186f654355140dc4b225200 Framework: The GPP Helpdesk Webinars provide a forum to inform stakeholders working in the field of public sector procurement about important new developments in the resources available and legislative context for Sustainable Public Procurement, and offer an opportunity for questions and discussion. For more information, visit the European Commission’s GPP website.
Ben KempSeptember 12, 2025
PackUK have updated the guidance on the Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility and RAM on the gov.uk site. This includes specific information related to medical device packaging. PackUK After a positive reception of the RAM one-pager guidance notes, PackUK is now releasing part two of the RAM support package: the Supplementary Guidance♻️ The Supplementary Guidance is designed to further support producers…
Ben KempSeptember 8, 2025
Please see notes from the recent DEFRA Joint Stakeholder Forum – Topics Circular Economy Strategy development and future consultations (covering England only, although they will try an co-ordinate the approach with the other devolved nations), Emissions Trading Scheme expansion including Waste Incineration or heat treatment or waste. Includes cost recovery from producers of the waste that can’t be recycled. Clinical…
Ben KempSeptember 8, 2025
Please be advised that the Welsh Government are running a consultation on the revision of the Separate Collection of Waste Materials for Recycling: Code of Practice for Wales. This is focused on non-domestic waste collections. Note that the exemption for hospitals to collect separate waste streams is expiring in 2026. Revisions to the Separate Collection of Waste Materials for Recycling:…
Ben KempSeptember 8, 2025
New EU active substance approval decision Apply for product authorisation to access the NI market. Following evaluation under the EU Biocidal Products Regulation (EU BPR), a decision has been taken to approve the following active substance/product type combination. This will affect NI: 1 August 2025 2-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1,2-thiazol-3-one hydrochloride (CAS 26172-54-3 EC 247-499-3) in product type 6 Action for biocidal product suppliers…
Ben KempSeptember 8, 2025
Upcoming GB active substance renewal submission deadline Apply for active substance renewal by the deadline to keep products on the GB market. Under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation (GB BPR), active substance approvals will expire unless a renewal application is submitted at least 550 days before their expiry date. The 550-day deadline is coming up for the following active substance/product…
Ben KempSeptember 8, 2025
Industrial emissions: modernising environmental permitting Page summary: Seeking views on regulatory reforms to the environmental permitting framework for industrial emissions. Change made: First published. Time updated: 9:00am, 26 August 2025
Ben KempSeptember 8, 2025