This is the update of the DEFRA tool to assess packaging recyclability under the extended producer responsibility legislation. This applies to large producers, so many of our members maybe exempt, and is applicable to household waste, so only impacts ‘self-test devices’ not waste generated by B2B activities. Find out more here.
Ben KempMay 1, 2025
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: We’ve updated the list of bovine products that Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) has suspended the import of from Japan to include offal, except diaphragm and masseter muscles. We also added…
Ben KempMay 1, 2025
UK ETS Allocation Table for operators of installations Page summary: This table contains a list of each installation’s free allocation for the 2021 to 2025 allocation period. Change made: Allocation Table has been updated with amendments to operators allowances as a result of Activity Level Changes. The Activity Level Change process for 2024 has now concluded. Time updated: 5:00pm, 23…
Ben KempApril 30, 2025
Request for information on substances proposed as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) 2024 Page summary: Request for information to feed into a draft Risk Profile, and draft Risk Management Evaluation for 2 chemical substances proposed as POPs to the UN’s POP Review Committee. Change made: Summary of responses and government response added. Time updated: 11:51am, 24 April 2025
Ben KempApril 30, 2025
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: We’ve updated the list of bovine products that Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) has suspended the import of from Japan to include offal, except diaphragm and masseter muscles. We also added…
Ben KempApril 30, 2025
Regulations: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Page summary: Guidance for manufacturers, importers and distributors (including retailers). Change made: A link to the household waste electrical and electronic equipment collection targets has been added. Time updated: 3:51pm, 22 April 2025
Ben KempApril 30, 2025
EU’s New Ecodesign Regulation: Sustainable Products Ahead Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | 3 p.m. Central European Summer Time (GMT+2) With growing concerns about energy use and wasted resources, the European Union has put a new regulation in place to tackle the environmental impact of short product lifespans and limited repair options. The Ecodesign for Sustainable Product Regulation (ESPR), officially…
Ben KempApril 23, 2025