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Biocides: EU active substance expiry dates

Upcoming EU active substance expiry dates Biocidal products must be phased off the NI market. The active substance/product type combinations listed are due to expire under the EU Biocidal Products Regulation (EU BPR) on the following dates. This affects NI: 31 December 2025 N-(trichloromethylthio)phthalimide (folpet) (CAS 133-07-3 EC 205-088-6) in product type 6 Once the approvals expire, the active substances…
Ben Kemp
September 25, 2025
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Get ready for the biggest change to UK patent services

Get ready for the biggest change to UK patent services Big changes are coming to UK patent services, and we want to make sure you're fully prepared. Our new ‘One IPO Patent Service’ is launching in early 2026 transforming how you apply for and manage all your UK patents. To help you prepare for this major transition, we're publishing a…
Ben Kemp
September 22, 2025
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Brexit Updates – 15th Sept

Trade Specialised Committee on Level Playing Field for Open and Fair Competition and Sustainable Development Page summary: This page brings together information about this Trade Specialised Committee under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement. Change made: Updated with : Minutes – Trade Specialised Committee on Level Playing Field for Open and Fair Competition and Sustainable Development under the EU-UK Trade…
Ben Kemp
September 22, 2025
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Animal and Plant Health Agency Updates – WC 15 Sept

Find a professional to certify export health certificates Page summary: A list of organisations in England, Scotland and Wales that inspect and certify animals and animal products for export. The list does not include every certifier. Change made: Updated the list of professionals who can certify export health certificates in England. Time updated: 1:03pm, 12 September 2025 Export of processed…
Ben Kemp
September 22, 2025
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DEFRA Updates – WC 15 Sept

Certification Logistics Module: import requirements Page summary: Guidance on the import requirements for participating businesses, including guidance for certifying officers. Change made: The Certification Logistics Pilot has concluded. The pilot transitioned to the Certification Logistics Module (CLM) on 8 September 2025. We’ve updated the guidance for Certifying Officers in the EU, around completing health certificates and incorporating unit-level identifiers. Time…
Ben Kemp
September 22, 2025
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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Updates – WC 15 Sept

Cyber Essentials management information Page summary: Figures showing the number of Cyber Essentials certificates awarded, by quarter. Change made: Added the Cyber Essentials management information for April 2025 to June 2025. Time updated: 9:30am, 8 September 2025 Cyber Explorers management information Page summary: Figures showing participation in the Cyber Explorers programme, by quarter. Change made: Added the Cyber Explorers management…
Ben Kemp
September 22, 2025
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Border Trade Newsletter – getting it right at the border 11 09 25

Getting it right at the border  This newsletter 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: Changes to Status Codes for Phytosanitary Goods UK-EU SPS Agreement Sevington Key Reminders for Trade Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) import restrictions: Argentina…
Ben Kemp
September 22, 2025
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Export Control and Sanctions Symposium 2025

Export Control Seminar details – 15 October 2025 Export Control Joint Unit and Sanctions Symposium Venue Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge 45 Prescot Street London E1 8GP Telephone: 02079 595 000 Website: https://www.leonardohotels.co.uk/hotels/london/leonardo-tower-bridge The nearest tube station, Tower Hill, is only a 7-minute walk away and is served by the Circle and District lines. Other nearby stations are Fenchurch Street station and…
Ben Kemp
September 22, 2025
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Are you ready for the launch of our new patent service?

Our new One IPO Patent Service will be launching soon. There are five things you need to do to ensure a smooth transition when our new Patent Service launches: check for updates on when the new service is launching 2. get your IPO account set up for launch 3. understand what’s changing 4. renew your eOLF soft certificate by 30…
Ben Kemp
September 12, 2025