Dear members, please see the DEFRA Circular economy newsletter, if not for those members putting self-test devices on the UK market, the packaging extended producer responsibility fees have been decided for the different materials. Medical device packaging, which is not recyclable qualifies for a derogation under the RAMS modulation, which means that the base fee (amber band) will be charged…
Ben KempJuly 4, 2025
Climate-related transition plan requirements Page summary: We’re seeking views on options to take forward climate-related transition plan requirements in order to provide the market with credible and decision-useful information. Change made: First published. Time updated: 1:00pm, 25 June 2025 Climate Innovation Forum 2025: keynote speech by Ed Miliband Page summary: Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed…
Ben KempJuly 4, 2025
SEPA have been posting water scarcity updates, and in some areas are prompting businesses to consider planning accordingly. Water scarcity | Beta | SEPA | Scottish Environment Protection Agency 26 June 2025 | Beta | SEPA | Scottish Environment Protection Agency
Ben KempJuly 4, 2025
Getting it right at the border This newsletter from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) covers the latest operational updates on requirements and border controls for importing live animals, germinal products, products of animal origin and animal by-products into Great Britain. In this newsletter: Foot and Mouth Disease in Austria Lumpy skin disease in Italy Sheep pox and…
Ben KempJuly 4, 2025
Please note the changes to Scottish legislation to introduce offences under Packaging and Packaging Waste regulations. The Environmental Regulation (Enforcement Measures) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2025 This Order amends the Environmental Regulation (Enforcement Measures) (Scotland) Order 2015 (“the 2015 Order”) so as to specify offences under the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024 as relevant offences under the…
Ben KempJuly 4, 2025
Our commitment to cleaner air in Scotland On tomorrow’s Clean Air Day, Scotland will join a global movement to raise awareness about air pollution and its impact on health and the environment. Protecting and improving Scotland’s environment is our primary purpose, with good air quality essential for maintaining human health and well-being, the climate and achieving sustainable economic development. We regulate…
Ben KempJune 26, 2025
Upcoming EU active substance renewal submission deadlines Apply for active substance renewal by the deadlines to keep products on the NI market. Under the EU Biocidal Products Regulation (EU BPR), active substance approvals will expire unless a renewal application is submitted to ECHA at least 550 days before their expiry date. The 550-day deadlines are coming up for the following…
Ben KempJune 18, 2025
Export to Germany of samples of porcine material: certificate 9002 updated Page summary: Use these forms and guidance document to export to Germany of samples of porcine material Change made: EHC updated Time updated: 2:44pm, 9 June 2025 Export gelatine to Egypt: certificate 7454 updated Page summary: Apply online to export gelatine to Egypt. Change made: EHC updated Time updated:…
Ben KempJune 18, 2025
Greenhouse gas reporting: conversion factors 2025 Page summary: These emission conversion factors are for use by UK and international organisations to report on 2025 greenhouse gas emissions. Change made: First published. Time updated: 9:30am, 10 June 2025 Government conversion factors for company reporting of greenhouse gas emissions Page summary: The government conversion factors for greenhouse gas reporting are for use…
Ben KempJune 18, 2025