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Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR) Update

DEFRA have provided an update for Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR) below: Notification of the draft Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024 sent to the EU and WTO This article applies to all four administrations of the UK.  On Wednesday 1 May 2024, the Draft Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024 were sent…

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HSE publications WC 29 Apr

HSE have published their latest bulletins: Biocides 07 May: Upcoming EU active substance expiry date Biocidal products must be phased off the NI market The active substance/product type combination listed below is due to expire under the EU BPR on the following date. This affects NI: 4-bromo-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-ethoxymethyl-5-trifluoromethylpyrrole-3-carbonitrile (Chlorfenapyr) (CAS 122453-73-0 EC n/a) in product type 8 (deadline: 30 April 2025)…

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Canadian government announces the launch of new Federal Plastics Registry

The Canadian Government have announced the launch of a new Federal Plastics Registry where plastic producers are required to report on the quantity and type of plastic they place on the Canadian market, and tracking plastic across its lifecycle in the economy, from production through end of life. The new registry supports Canada’s zero plastic waste agenda. Reporting under the…

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ECHA weekly update (WC 22 Apr)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (24 April). 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. Annual report 2023 published Take a look at our Annual report that presents our main…

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DEFRA Resources and Waste Newsletter (WC 22 Apr)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. UNECE UK International Centre of Excellence in the Circular Economy At the combined April forum, we presented a session on the UNECE UK International Centre of Excellence in the Circular Economy. EPR: Local Authority Payments (LAPs) registration and nomination demonstration There was a presentation on the registrations and nomination journey…

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OPSS weekly update (WC 22 Apr)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Regulations: restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS) Page summary: Guidance for manufacturers, importers and distributors. Change made: Email address updated on notifications form. Designated standards: new or amended notices of publication Page summary: Proposed updates to the lists of standards for businesses. Change made: Email addresses updated in the forms for…

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APHA weekly update (WC 22 Apr)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Check import risk categories, inspection rates and related rules for animals and animal products imported from non-EU countries to Great Britain Page summary: Import risk categories under the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) for animals or animal products you’re importing from a non-EU country to Great Britain (England, Scotland and…

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DEFRA weekly update (WC 22 Apr)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Wet wipes containing plastic: proposed ban on the manufacture, supply and sale Page summary: The UK Government, Welsh Government, Scottish Government and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for Northern Ireland want your view on a proposed ban on the manufacture, supply and sale of wet wipes containing…

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HMRC weekly update (WC 22 Apr)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Search the register of customs agents and fast parcel operators Page summary: Find a customs agent or fast parcel operator to help you with import and export declarations. Change made: The list of customs agents has been updated with 1 addition and 2 amendments. Border Force customs offices list Page…

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EU Parliament votes on CLP revision and proposal on Microplastic Pellet Losses

On 23 April, the European Parliament voted on two files relevant to MedTech Europe from a chemicals angle: the CLP Regulation core revision and the Commission proposal for a Regulation on Microplastic Pellet Losses. 1. CLP Core Revision This is a file MedTech Europe engaged in over the last few years via public consultations and interviews with Commission consultants, with…

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