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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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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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The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026

Dear members, The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026 was laid before parliament on the 16th December, and is now  subject to parliamentary process. The draft legislation confirms the move to the annual fee, which is initially set to be £300.00, and it confirms the adoption of GMDN level 2 or level 1 (where there is no relevant level 2…
Ben Kemp
January 12, 2026
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EU IVDR/MDR revision proposal

Dear members, please see the link below to the European Commission's initial proposal to revise the EU MDR and IVDR. Please note that this is just an initial proposal and is subject to the usual EU trilogue process between the EC, the European Parliament, and the European Council. This process could take 18 months to 3 years, typically before a…
Ben Kemp
January 12, 2026
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UK Health Security Agency Update (WC 5th January)

GP out-of-hours syndromic surveillance: weekly bulletins for 2025 Page summary: The number of people contacting their GPs outside of surgery hours under the syndromic surveillance system. Change made: Added week 52 bulletin. Time updated: 9:00am, 2 January 2026 National ambulance syndromic surveillance: weekly bulletins 2025 Page summary: The number of people calling ambulances each day, with results published every week…
Ben Kemp
January 12, 2026
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