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Biocides: EU active substance non-approval and approval decisions

New EU active substance non-approval decisions Biocidal products must be phased off the NI market p-toluene (CAS 20018-09-1 EC 243-468-3) in product types 6, 7, 9 and 10 Biocidal products containing these active substances in the relevant product types can no longer be: supplied in NI after 23 December 2025; or used in NI after 23 June 2026 You must…

Ben KempFebruary 3, 2025

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Resources and Waste Newsletter – Thursday 23 January 2025

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LEV systems: Thorough Examination and Testing (TExT) duties

Thorough Examination and Testing (TExT) duties Ensure you understand your duties when conducting TExT of microbiological safety cabinets (MBSCs) and other laboratory-based LEV systems There is increasing evidence to suggest that some sectors using MBSCs and other laboratory-based LEV systems do not fully understand their TExT duties under Regulation 9(2) of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) (as amended).…

Ben KempFebruary 3, 2025

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Defra – Foot and Mouth Update for trade 22/01/25

Restrictions on the movement of certain live animals and animal product imports from Germany into GB As previously communicated. Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) has suspended the import of the following commodities to Great Britain from Germany, following a confirmed case of FMD on 10 January 2025: live (including non-domestic) ungulates (ruminants and porcine animals, including wild game) and…

Ben KempFebruary 3, 2025

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pEPR Update: Further Context in Relation to November’s Statement with regards to Regulation 60

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Ben KempJanuary 27, 2025

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Biocides: GB active substance upcoming submission deadlines and expiry dates

Upcoming GB active substance dossier submission deadline Take action to keep your active substance in the GB Review Programme 17 April 2025 Active chlorine generated from sodium chloride by electrolysis (CAS 7782-50-5 EC n/a) in product types 2, 3, 4, 5 and 11 Upcoming GB active substance renewal submission deadlines Apply for active substance renewal by the deadlines to keep…

Ben KempJanuary 27, 2025

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PackUK – the new scheme administrator for Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility launches

PackUK – the scheme administrator for Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility formally launches today. PackUK will implement the UK’s new Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) programme. The EPR Statutory Instrument came into force on Wednesday 1 January and the establishment of PackUK as the scheme administrator is a key part. Investing in Efficient and Effective Local Recycling Services PackUK will shift the cost of managing…

Ben KempJanuary 27, 2025

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Animal and Plant Health Agency Update (WC 19 Jan)

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: Preliminary outbreak assessment and updated situation assessments for foot and mouth disease (FMD) in water buffalo in Germany has been added. Time updated: 4:41pm, 14 January 2025 Research and trade samples or display items…

Ben KempJanuary 27, 2025

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DEFRA Updates (WC 19 Jan)

Foot and mouth disease in water buffalo in Germany Page summary: Preliminary outbreak assessment and updated situation assessments for foot and mouth disease (FMD) in water buffalo in Germany. Change made: First published. Time updated: 4:12pm, 14 January 2025 Animal diseases: international and UK monitoring Page summary: Monitoring for major, notifiable or new and emerging animal disease outbreaks internationally and…

Ben KempJanuary 24, 2025

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Latest import updates on Foot and Mouth Disease in Germany

DEFRA have released a tranche of updates regarding the ongoing outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in Germany and what it means for imports. Some IVDs may contain materials of animal origin. If you are concerned your products are affected, please contact neil.plumridge@bivda.org.uk. Restrictions on the movement of certain live animals and animal product imports from Germany into GB Great…

Ben KempJanuary 21, 2025