DBT Updates (WC 12 Aug)

UK/Swiss Mutual Recognition covers conformity assessment testing for Radio Equipment, EMC and Electrical Safety testing.

UK/New Zealand Mutual Recognition covers conformity assessment for medical devices (including IVDs): The Medical Devices Regulations 2002, machinery: The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008, low voltage equipment: The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, pressure equipment: The Simple Pressure Vessels (Safety) Regulations 2016, The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC): The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016

UK/US Mutual Recognition Agreement covers conformity assessment for telecommunication equipment: The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC): The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016

UK/Australia Mutual Recognition Agreement covers conformity assessment for medical devices (Inc IVDs): The Medical Devices Regulations 2002, machinery: The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008, low voltage equipment: ‎The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, pressure equipment: The Simple Pressure Vessels (Safety) Regulations 2016, telecommunications terminal equipment: The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC): The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016

Please see below for full details.

Britain set for growth with International Investment Summit

Page summary:
The government has announced the date of the International Investment Summit as it drives forward national mission for growth.

Change made:
First published.

Time updated:
10:31pm, 3 August 2024

Overseas business risk for Bolivia

Page summary:
Information on key security, economic and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Bolivia.

Change made:
Guidance updated overall.

Time updated:
6:39am, 6 August 2024

Public services “back on track” as Strikes Act to be repealed

Page summary:
The government has today announced it will repeal the Strikes Act 2023 to get public services back on track and strengthen the rights of working people.

Change made:
First published.

Time updated:
9:15am, 6 August 2024

Creating a smart data economy

Page summary:
Through championing smart data, we are facilitating the data economy to drive growth and innovation, and to enable services that ensure businesses and consumers get more for their money.

Change made:
Document links added to ‘Policy Papers’ and ‘Research and Analysis’ sections. New ‘Impact assessments’ section added.

Time updated:
9:23am, 6 August 2024

Minimum service levels and the use of agency workers during strike action

Page summary:
Update on minimum service levels (MSLs) and the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses (Amendment) Regulations 2022.

Change made:
First published.

Time updated:
10:15am, 6 August 2024

Export client survey (ECS)

Page summary:
Annual results from the Export Client Survey which measures the quality and impact of the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT’s) export promotion services.

Change made:
February and March 2023 and a totals row have been added to table 5.2.1 in the Technical report – export client quality survey 2022 to 2023.

Time updated:
11:34am, 6 August 2024

Trade unions: guidance and codes of practice

Page summary:
Guidance, codes of practice and case studies for trade unions, employers, workers and the public.

Change made:
Link to ‘minimum service levels and the use of agency workers during strike action’ added to collection page.

Time updated:
2:37pm, 6 August 2024

Overseas business risk for Slovenia

Page summary:
Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Slovenia.

Change made:
Information has been updated with data from Q1 2024.

Time updated:
4:22pm, 7 August 2024

Notice to exporters 2024/15: intention to move to LITE public beta in September 2024

Page summary:
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) is moving applications for a standard individual export license (SIEL) from the current system, SPIRE, onto a new online system, Licensing for International Trade (LITE).

Change made:
First published.

Time updated:
9:30am, 8 August 2024

Notices to exporters

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Notices to exporters published by the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU).

Change made:
‘Notice to exporters 2024/15: intention to move to LITE public beta in September 2024’ added to collection.

Time updated:
9:30am, 8 August 2024

UK-Switzerland Mutual Recognition Agreement

Page summary:
The UK and Switzerland have signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) to reduce non-tariff barriers related to conformity assessment in 5 sectors.

Change made:
Updated treaty text section as agreement is in force.

Time updated:
9:50am, 8 August 2024