The Office for Life Sciences have published their latest updates. OLS stakeholder bulletin - 31 August These include updates on news, including regulatory updates, transitional guidance and events.
adminSeptember 1, 2023
Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Animal by-product operating plants: approved premises Page summary: Details of approved and registered animal by-product (ABP) operating plants in Great Britain and the Channel Islands. Change made: Added the latest approved animal by-product plants in Great Britain. Export animal byproducts for making cosmetic or healthcare products to Turkey: certificate 7585…
adminAugust 25, 2023
Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Extended producer responsibility for packaging: templates for organisation details Page summary: If you need to submit your organisation details under extended producer responsibility for packaging these CSV templates will help you to structure your data correctly. Change made: First published. Report packaging data Page summary: Sign in or create an…
adminAugust 25, 2023
Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Horizon Europe funding updated Page summary: Funding for research or innovation that’s ground breaking, improves European research standards or responds to challenges like climate change or food security. Change made: Updated department contacts and added details for devolved administrations
adminAugust 25, 2023
Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. One-stop-shop to help businesses save money and go green Page summary: British businesses will be able to access new advice and support to reduce their energy bills and cut their carbon emissions from the UK Business Climate Hub. Change made: First published. Net zero business sector roadmap guidelines Page summary:…
adminAugust 25, 2023
HSE have published their latest bulletins: Biocides 18 August: New GB active substance non-approval decisions : Biocidal products must be phased off the GB market Following evaluation/withdrawal of support under the GB BPR, a decision has been taken not to approve the following active substances in GB: (benzyloxy)methanol (CAS 14548-60-8 EC 238-588-8) in product type 13 2,2-dibromo-2-cyanoacetamide (DBNPA) (CAS 10222-01-2…
adminAugust 25, 2023
ECHA has published their latest weekly update (23 August). Due to changes in the structure of ECHA's updates, we can no longer link to updates themselves. To ensure BIVDA members continue to receive this information, we have opted to provide the full ECHA notification. New task for ECHA to make batteries safer We will support the European Commission in…
adminAugust 25, 2023
On 18 August, the European Commission announced the adoption of reporting rules for importers of products under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the EU’s new carbon tax on imported goods, aimed at equalizing the carbon price paid by European producers with those outside the EU. The new rules will require companies to collect data on the embedded emissions of…
adminAugust 25, 2023
The restriction on the use of Diisocyantes has come into effect in the EU from 24 August. Diisocyanates are respiratory and skin sensitizers. They are used in the production of polyurethane products including foams, adhesives, sealants and coatings. Manufacturers cannot use Diisocyanates on their own or as a constituent in other substances or in mixtures for industrial and professional uses…
adminAugust 25, 2023
NHS England are hosting webinars on Supplier Carbon Reduction Plan(CRP) that give more detailed information on the upcoming NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap milestone: From April 2023: if bidding for NHS contracts above £5 million per annum, suppliers must have a published a Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) for their UK Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a subset of scope…
adminAugust 18, 2023