Dear members, please see below link to the government response to the periodic review of the Medicines and Medical Devices Act 2021 Medicines and Medical Devices Act 2021: 5 year report - GOV.UK
Ben KempFebruary 19, 2026
Join the Intellectual Property Office for a one day CPD accredited workshop that will help you understand how intellectual property (IP) can support your business. The workshop is led by our Business Outreach Team, who work with businesses across the UK to help them get to grips with IP in a clear and practical way. Event details Date: 25 February…
Ben KempFebruary 19, 2026
Digital waste tracking helpdesk: privacy notice Page summary: How the Digital waste tracking helpdesk will use and manage your personal data. Change made: First published. Time updated: 4:08pm, 2 February 2026 UK’s first-ever plan to tackle 'forever chemicals' Page summary: New framework will protect public health and the environment from risks posed by PFAS. Change made: First published. Time updated: 12:01am, 3 February…
Ben KempFebruary 19, 2026
Trade and investment factsheets Page summary: A snapshot of the UK’s trade and investment positions with individual trading and investment partners overseas. Change made: Factsheets updated to reflect the latest data available. Time updated: 9:30am, 2 February 2026 Trade and investment factsheets (partner names beginning with M to O) Page summary: A snapshot of the UK’s trade and investment positions…
Ben KempFebruary 19, 2026
UK Societas Page summary: Information on the administration and management of a UK Societas. Change made: Fee updated. Time updated: 12:01am, 1 February 2026 UK economic interest groupings (UKEIG) Page summary: The main features of a UKEIG and what information you must register with Companies House. Change made: Fee updated. Time updated: 12:01am, 1 February 2026 Joint statement on the…
Ben KempFebruary 19, 2026
EM on proposal to amend EU regulations on AI rules (COM(2025)836) Page summary: The Government’s summary of a proposal for a regulation amending EU regulations 2024/1689 and 2018/1139 on simplification of rules on artificial intelligence. Change made: First published. Time updated: 12:17pm, 2 February 2026 Cyber security skills in the UK labour market 2025 Page summary: Research detailing skills needs…
Ben KempFebruary 19, 2026
Export or move animal bones, protein and other by-products Page summary: What you need to do to export or move animal bones, protein and other by-products. Change made: The information about exporting animal-by products from Great Britain has been updated. Time updated: 2:46pm, 3 February 2026 Imports, exports and EU trade of animals and animal products: topical issues Page summary:…
Ben KempFebruary 19, 2026
We would like to make members aware that HMRC are increasing the cost associated with the Plastic Packaging Tax to £228.82 per tonne, from 1st April 2026. This represents just over a £5 increase per tonne compared to 2025. You can find all of the guidance here.
Ben KempFebruary 17, 2026
Biocidal products must be phased off the GB market. The active substance/product type combinations listed are due to expire under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation (GB BPR) on the following date: 31 January 2027 hydrogen peroxide (CAS 7722-84-1 EC 231-765-0) in product type 6
Ben KempFebruary 6, 2026
Public advised to stop using some non-sterile alcohol-free wipes Page summary: UKHSA and MHRA are urging the public not to use 4 specified non-sterile alcohol-free wipe products due to the risk of infection associated with their use. Change made: Updated with latest information. Time updated: 2:14pm, 5 February 2026
Ben KempFebruary 6, 2026