ECHA and authorities from Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden have released a progress update on the process to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Europe. Read more here.
Ben KempNovember 27, 2024
There is only one week to go until ReMed's online workshop on circular economy solutions for small medical devices through modelling on 2nd December. The last few places are now available so register to not miss out! In this workshop, Professor Antuela Tako and Dr Mohd Shoaib, Co-Lead and Research Associate on the ReMed project, will share the latest findings from their data-driven…
Ben KempNovember 27, 2024
EU member states in the European Council announced today that they have adopted new rules to regulate ESG ratings providers, aimed at improving the reliability and comparability of ESG ratings and boosting investor confidence in sustainable financial products. Read more here.
Ben KempNovember 26, 2024
More than 30 jurisdictions globally are already, or are taking steps towards requiring companies to provide reporting based on the International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB) disclosure standards, according to a new progress report released by the IFRS Foundation. Read more here.
Ben KempNovember 26, 2024
The UK government announced the publication of draft legislation, aimed at regulating providers of ESG ratings, with plans to proceed with introducing a finalized law to Parliament in early 2025. The new proposed law would place ESG ratings providers under the supervision of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Read more here.
Ben KempNovember 26, 2024
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) announced the launch of the ISO ESG Implementation Principles, a new set of guidance aimed at enabling companies globally to improve ESG integration, performance, measurement and reporting. Read more here.
Ben KempNovember 26, 2024
Animal diseases: international and UK monitoring Page summary: Monitoring for major, notifiable or new and emerging animal disease outbreaks internationally and in the UK. Change made: Added ‘Avian influenza (bird flu) in dairy cattle in Great Britain’ to outbreak assessments 2024 Time updated: 9:24am, 11 November 2024 Contingency plan for exotic notifiable diseases of animals in England Page summary: This…
Ben KempNovember 26, 2024
An alternative transitional registration model (ATRm) for UK REACH Page summary: We are seeking views on an ATRm for the UK REACH (registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals) regulation. Change made: We received 241 responses to this consultation. We are analysing your feedback and will provide a summary of responses during 2025. Time updated: 2:58pm, 13 November 2024 Consultation…
Ben KempNovember 25, 2024