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Animal and Plant Health Agency Update – WC 12th January

Animal by-product categories, site approval, hygiene and disposal Page summary: What animal by-products (ABPs) are, how to set up a site that uses them safely, the paperwork you need, and how to dispose of them. Change made: Added detail about the labelling requirements for the transportation and storage of animal by-products. Time updated: 3:20pm, 7 January 2026 Imports, exports and…
Ben Kemp
January 15, 2026
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Department for Business and Trade Update – WC 12th January

Standard voluntary code of conduct: executive search firms Page summary: The voluntary code of conduct for executive search firms lays out steps for search firms to follow across the search process. Change made: Updates have been made to the introduction, provisions 1, 2 and 5 of the code of conduct, and the ‘embedding and developing the code’ section. Time updated:…
Ben Kemp
January 15, 2026
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DEFRA Update – WC 12th January

Packaging waste: apply for registration and accreditation as a reprocessor or exporter Page summary: How to apply for mandatory registration and voluntary accreditation as a reprocessor or exporter of packaging waste – includes how to comply with requirements and technical information. Change made: Updated the ‘What you’ll need to pay’ section to reflect the 2026 charges coming into force. Time…
Ben Kemp
January 15, 2026
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Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Update – WC 12 January

Standard voluntary code of conduct: executive search firms Page summary: The voluntary code of conduct for executive search firms lays out steps for search firms to follow across the search process. Change made: Updates have been made to the introduction, provisions 1, 2 and 5 of the code of conduct, and the ‘embedding and developing the code’ section. Time updated:…
Ben Kemp
January 15, 2026
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FDA Consensus Standards

Dear all, please see the latest updates to the FDA Consensus standards. Date of Entry Specialty Task Group Area Recognition Number Extent of Recognition Standard Developing Organization Standard Designation Number/Date Title of Standard Transition Expiration Date 12/22/2025 Biocompatibility 2-308 Complete ASTM F1984-25 Standard Practice for Testing for Whole Complement Activation in Serum by Solid Materials   12/22/2025 Biocompatibility 2-309 Complete…
Ben Kemp
January 15, 2026
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Moving to a single list for UK sanctions designations – 28 January 2026

The OFSI Consolidated List of Asset Freeze Targets is closing. From 09:00 GMT on Wednesday 28 January 2026 the UK Sanctions List will be the only source for all UK sanctions designations. There will be no changes to the structure of the current UK Sanctions List. You should use this period before January 2026 to prepare any systems for the formal closure of…
Ben Kemp
January 12, 2026
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Compliance and open licence workshops

Compliance and open licence workshops The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) will be providing Compliance and open licence workshops across the country. Duration: Half-day (including lunch) Cost: £195 Target audience: You will have no or limited experience of using open export licences. This course will also benefit anyone considering using open export licences for the first time. Description: This course is…
Ben Kemp
January 12, 2026
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ISIA – Official controls and imposed Checks EU borders

Please see below update from the International Serum Industry Association, regarding intensified official controls and imposed checks at EU borders impacting Animal By-products INTERNATIONAL SERUM INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONINTERNATIONAL SERUM INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION1,309 followers1,309 followers Reminder: Intensified Official Controls and Imposed Checks On 9 December the European Commission announced a reinforcement of controls on food, animal and plant products entering the EU. The…
Ben Kemp
January 12, 2026
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Team NB Position Paper to the proposed Annex VII – Commission implementing regulation draft

Dear members, please find this Team NB Position Paper regarding the EC Annex VII – Commission Implementing Regulation Draft. This is in response to the European Commission proposed draft Implementing Regulation EUR-Lex - Ares(2025)11081575 - EN - EUR-Lex The EC implementing regulation is aimed at making changes within the current MDR/IVDR framework, to reduce administrative burden and streamline the process…
Ben Kemp
January 12, 2026
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