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DSIT Updates (WC 18 August)

UK Business Data Survey 2026: User-engagement exercise Page summary: The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is seeking views from users of the UK Business Data Survey (UKBDS) on how it could be developed. Change made: Outcome of the user engagement exercise has been published. Time updated: 10:05am, 11 August 2025 Adoption of cyber insurance by UK small and…
Ben Kemp
August 21, 2025
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DEFRA Updates (WC 18 August)

Sustainable procurement: the Government Buying Standards (GBS) Page summary: GBS product specifications: mandatory for central government departments and related organisations; encouraged for wider public sector. Change made: Added information about a stakeholder survey to help shape updates to the Government Buying Standards. Time updated: 12:01am, 11 August 2025 Imports, exports and EU trade of animals and animal products: topical issues…
Ben Kemp
August 21, 2025
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Department for Business and Trade Updates (WC 18 August)

British investment boost in Ukraine to benefit both countries Page summary: British investment boost in Ukraine to support security and prosperity of both countries. Change made: Background section has been updated to include further information published by the Government of Ukraine. Time updated: 4:24pm, 11 August 2025 Business to consumer (B2C) and business to business (B2B) EEE and WEEE: how…
Ben Kemp
August 21, 2025
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Animal and Plant Health Agency Updates (WC 18 August)

Imports, exports and EU trade of animals and animal products: topical issues Page summary: Current issues relating to imports and exports of animals and animal products. Change made: Updated safeguarding restrictions for imports of bovine animal by-products (ABPs) from Italy, France and Japan due to lumpy skin disease (LSD) outbreaks. Following further assessment, restrictions on certain animal by-products of bovine…
Ben Kemp
August 21, 2025
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Office for Product Safety and Standards Updates (WC 18 August)

Regulations: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Page summary: Guidance for manufacturers, importers and distributors (including retailers). Change made: Updated the extent of obligation to include operators of online marketplaces (OMPs) who place EEE on the UK market from non-UK based suppliers. Updated the type of business who can join the DTS to include solely online retailers and exclude vape…
Ben Kemp
August 21, 2025
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APHA – Extra border checks cancelled ahead of UK-EU deal

At the UK-EU summit on 19 May, the UK and EU announced that we will agree a Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement to make agrifood trade with our biggest market cheaper and easier, cutting costs and red tape for British producers and retailers. You can see full details of the announcements here: UK/EU Summit - Key documentation - GOV.UK In…
Ben Kemp
August 21, 2025
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Animal and Plant Health Agency Updates (WC 11 August)

Processed animal protein (PAP) from insects not intended for human consumption, including mixtures and products other than pet food containing such protein to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8300 updated Page summary: Apply online for an export health certificate (EHC) to export export processed animal protein (PAP) from farmed insects from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to…
Ben Kemp
August 14, 2025
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Guidance for businesses offering work to people coming from Ukraine

Guidance for businesses offering work to people coming from Ukraine Page summary: This publication provides guidance for businesses considering making offers of employment to people coming to the UK from Ukraine. Change made: Link to Regulated Professions Register (RPR) service added. Time updated: 11:15am, 5 August 2025
Ben Kemp
August 14, 2025
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DEFRA Updates (WC 11 August)

Extended producer responsibility for packaging: how to assess household and non-household packaging Page summary: How to assess household and non-household packaging from 2024 onwards if you’re a UK organisation affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging. Change made: Example 5 related to fast food packaging has been amended to clarify how to classify and report this packaging type. Time…
Ben Kemp
August 14, 2025
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Office for Product Safety and Standards Updates (WC 11 August)

The UK’s National Quality Infrastructure Page summary: Information on the core components of the UK’s NQI, its four main institutions, and its role in the UK economy. Change made: Page revised and extended. Time updated: 9:18am, 5 August 2025 Business regulation: guidance and tools Page summary: Resources for businesses. Change made: Links to accreditation and standardisation content amended. Time updated:…
Ben Kemp
August 14, 2025