The European Commission announced the publication of a new set of frequently asked questions (FAQs), aimed at helping support investors in the implementation of the EU Taxonomy, its classification system for defining sustainable economic activities. According to the Commission, the publication is aimed at making the Taxonomy easier to use, and forms part of its efforts to reduce the administrative…
Ben KempDecember 16, 2024
Using export health certificate (EHC) online: certifier guidance Page summary: Guidance for Official Veterinarians (OVs) and Food Competent Certifying Officers (FCCOs ) on registering for EHC Online and certifying export health certificates. Change made: First published. Time updated: 9:30am, 2 December 2024 How to apply for an export health certificate (EHC) Page summary: Guidance for exporters in England, Scotland and…
Ben KempDecember 16, 2024
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: The request for information has ended and comments have been received. Time updated: 4:18pm, 4 December…
Ben KempDecember 16, 2024
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1281/made The International Waste Shipments (Amendment) Regulations 2024 These Regulations implement changes to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal (adopted on 22nd March 1989) (the “Basel Convention”).
Ben KempDecember 12, 2024
Compliance of safety data sheets - still room for improvement An EU-wide project of our Enforcement Forum found that 35 % of the checked safety data sheets (SDS) were non-compliant. Compliance has improved compared to earlier enforcement projects, but more efforts are needed to further enhance the quality of information to better protect workers, professional users and the environment from…
Ben KempDecember 12, 2024
European Commission Publishes EU Taxonomy FAQ to Help Investors Implement Sustainability Classification System - ESG Today The European Commission announced the publication of a new set of frequently asked questions (FAQs), aimed at helping support investors in the implementation of the EU Taxonomy, its classification system for defining sustainable economic activities. According to the Commission, the publication is aimed at…
Ben KempDecember 5, 2024
Review of charges and fees for services provided by APHA Page summary: A review is underway of the current fees that APHA charge for statutory services Change made: First published. Time updated: 3:53pm, 28 November 2024 Find a professional to certify export health certificates Page summary: A list of organisations in England, Scotland and Wales that inspect and certify animals…
Ben KempDecember 5, 2024