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Various pieces of UK legislation amended (Apr-May 2024)

Multiple UK legislative changes have taken place recently. Notably, these include changes to: UK The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment) Regulations 2024, impacting non-sectorial legislation potentially applicable to IVDs. The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (legislation.gov.uk) The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products Regulations 2010 (legislation.gov.uk) The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment…

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APHA weekly update (WC 20 May)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Find a professional to certify export health certificates Page summary: A list of organisations in England, Scotland and Wales that inspect and certify animals and animal products for export. The list does not include every certifier. Change made: Updated the lists of professionals in England. Added new entry for Creature…

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DEFRA weekly update (WC 20 May)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Call for comments: draft risk management evaluation of a substance proposed as a persistent organic pollutant (POP) 2024 Page summary: Requesting comments on a draft risk management evaluation for chlorpyrifos, a chemical substance proposed as a POP to the UN’s Stockholm Convention. Change made: Added a section on ‘Comments’. No…

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HSE publications WC 20 May

HSE have published their latest bulletins: Biocides 15 May: Upcoming GB active substance expiry dates Biocidal products must be phased off the GB market The active substance/product type combinations listed below are due to expire under the GB BPR on the following dates: 1-methyl]-1H-1,2,4-triazole (Propiconazole) (CAS 60207-90-1 EC 262-104-4) in product type 9 (deadline: 31 May 2025) Carbon dioxide (CAS…

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ECHA weekly update (WC 13 May)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (17 May). Due to changes in the structure of ECHA's updates, we can no longer provide a link to the updates themselves. To ensure BIVDA members continue to receive this information, we have opted to provide the full ECHA notification. Join our IT tools user group for Drinking Water Directive We have…

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Ukraine introduces CLP regulation

On May 10, 2024, the Ukrainian government approved the Technical Regulation on the classification, labeling, and packaging of chemical products (“UA-CLP”). This regulation integrates the norms of the European CLP Regulation. This regulation will enter into force after 6 months from the date of publication. The text of the regulation, including Annex VIII “Correspondence Table between EU CLP and UA-CLP”…

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REACH Restriction of D4/5/6 published in EU Official Journal

The REACH Restriction of D4/5/6 was published in the EU Official Journal on 17 May 2024. It will enter into force 20 days from the date of publication. This marks the end of the legislative process for the regulation of this substance under the Restriction route. The following derogations requested by MedTech Europe have been granted: The new transitional period…

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Office for Life Sciences – publications (WC 13 May)

The Office for Life Sciences have published their latest updates. OLS Stakeholder Bulletin - 17 May Cabinet Office Borders Bulletin - 17 May These include updates on news, including regulatory updates, transitional guidance and events.

adminMay 22, 2024

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DESNZ weekly update (WC 13 May)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Managing radioactive substances and nuclear decommissioning Page summary: We’re seeking views on policy proposals for managing radioactive substances and nuclear decommissioning. Change made: Government response and policy framework published. Updated approach to managing nuclear waste Page summary: Updated approach to managing nuclear waste for quicker, safe decommissioning. Change made: First…

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DEFRA weekly update (WC 13 May)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Packaging data: how to create your file for extended producer responsibility Page summary: How to structure your packaging data submission. It includes information about the different types of data you need to submit and the codes you need to use. Change made: Updated description of PF code (packed or filled…

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