There are two EMs regarding changes to EU legislation, one for RoHS and one for Reach, that will apply in NI, but need to follow up on whether there is an intention to also apply in GB.
RoHS is an exemption extension, if not adopted, it would mean that certain CE marked products containing LEDs could not be placed on the GB market. The REACH revision is the microplastics revision, where MTE achieved a specific derogation for IVDs.
The statement seems to assume a general voluntary phase out of use of microplastics, but that is not the case for the IVD sector, instead waste emission containment is the preferred option. There is a risk that GB will not include the IVD specific derogation.
Public urged to prepare for floods after wettest 18 months on record
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Environment Agency launches Flood Action Week to ensure every person knows their flood risk, marking one year on from Storm Babet
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First published.
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12:01am, 14 October 2024
EM about EU directive 2011/65/EU (the RoHS Directive) (C(24)1573)
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The government’s summary of an amendment to the RoHS directive concerning the use of cadmium on LED semiconductor chips.
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First published.
Time updated:
4:49pm, 14 October 2024
Extended producer responsibility for packaging: report packaging data
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Guidance for organisations who may need to report packaging data because they are affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging
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Adding the new list of large producers page and the illustrative base fees.
Time updated:
4:45pm, 15 October 2024
EM on the EU Reach regulation 1907/2006 (C(2023)6419)
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The government’s summary of an amendment to the EU Reach regulation in relation to the placing on the market or use of synthetic polymer microparticles.
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First published.
Time updated:
4:14pm, 16 October 2024
National Drought Group discusses preparations for extreme weather
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Water resources are healthy following the wettest 12 months in England since 1836
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First published.
Time updated:
5:04pm, 16 October 2024
Packaging data: what to collect for extended producer responsibility
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A guide to collecting data about your packaging. This is for UK organisations affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
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A new edition of the regulators’ ‘agreed positions and technical interpretations’ guidance has been published – this updates the version number where it is mentioned.
Time updated:
2:38pm, 17 October 2024
Extended producer responsibility for packaging: who is affected and what to do
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How UK organisations that supply or import packaging should comply with extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
Change made:
A new edition of the regulators’ ‘agreed positions and technical interpretations’ guidance has been published – this updates the version number where it is mentioned.
Time updated:
2:39pm, 17 October 2024
