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: Information added on the UK recognising Bulgaria’s disease-free status for classical swine fever and the lifting of restrictions in place due to classical swine fever. Time updated: 3:00pm, 30 May 2025 Support…
Ben KempJune 9, 2025
Draft Scottish legislation, widening the scope of devolved Environmental powers, could impact Scottish based members The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 These Regulations amend the Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (the “2018 Regulations”) to bring water, waste and industrial emissions activities into the framework for authorisation of environmental activities provided by the 2018 Regulations, which currently only apply to…
Ben KempJune 9, 2025
Biosafety: working safely at Containment Level 3 30 June to 4 July, HSE Science and Research Centre, Buxton Working safely with biological agents demands robust controls to prevent their release. This 5-day course provides participants with comprehensive understanding of microbiological Containment Level 3 (CL3) facility operations, focusing on the principles and practical applications of working safely with biological agents at…
Ben KempMay 28, 2025
BSI / Efeca joint white paper on EU Deforestation Regulation. This not only impacts paper and wood related products, but also products that are commonly associated with deforestation e.g. Beef, Natural Rubber, Palm Oil and their derived products e.g. Bovine Serum albumin, rubber bungs and stoppers or seals etc.
Ben KempMay 28, 2025
Dear Members, please find below link to the presentation made at a recent EC webinar on EUDAMED. Please also note the future webinar dates (8th October and 3rd December 2025) covering the same content as we approach the go live of various EUDAMED modules. EUDAMED Workshop – 21 May 2025 - Stuttgart, Germany - European Commission
Ben KempMay 28, 2025
Recyclability assessment methodology: how to assess your packaging waste Page summary: An overview of the recyclability assessment methodology (RAM). Under extended producer responsibility for packaging, large producers must report the recyclability of some packaging materials Change made: Adds a clause in the section on automatic reds (‘problematic packaging’), clarifying that the substances listed must have been added intentionally Time updated:…
Ben KempMay 28, 2025
If you want to get on with your business and let experts take care of tracking your compliance, this solution is for you. Compliance is complex, takes time and resources and is an absolute necessity for avoiding penalties and recalls when going to market. This is why the team at Enhesa Product Intelligence has created a new hands-on, bespoke and…
Ben KempMay 28, 2025
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza import restrictions: Brazil On 15 May 2025, Brazil confirmed an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) on a commercial breeding poultry farm in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. In response, Great Britain has temporarily suspended imports of the following avian commodities from the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul for consignments produced…
Ben KempMay 28, 2025