Region News Archive
Latest regulatory news and analysis for Great Britain, curated by Foresight for compliance and product stewardship teams.
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Great Britain·GB Plant Protection Products Regulation·
HSE revises fenpyrazamine regulations, setting stricter impurity limits to improve safety in plant protection products in the UK.
Great Britain·GB Plant Protection Products Regulation·
The UK has lifted prosulfuron application restrictions, allowing annual use of the herbicide for improved pest control.
Great Britain·
UK FSA explores New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) to advance chemical safety testing, reduce animal testing, and align with ethical standards.
Great Britain·GB Biocidal Products Regulation·
UK HSE's survey on chemical use in post-mortem care seeks insights from professionals by 8 December 2024, to shape future biocide policies.
Great Britain·
UK MP Munira Wilson advocates for PFAS regulation in drinking water, urging government action against these harmful "forever chemicals."
Great Britain·
The UK advances chemical safety with New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), reducing animal testing and boosting regulatory innovation.
Great Britain·GB Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·
The UK seeks information on the environmental and health impacts of chlorinated paraffins and polyhalogenated dibenzodioxins, proposed as POPs. Comments due by 29 November 2024.
Great Britain·GB Biocidal Products Regulation·
Stay informed on the latest biocides dossier and renewal submission deadlines for Great Britain (GB). Act by early 2025 to keep products in the market.
Northern Ireland·Great Britain·GB Biocidal Products Regulation·
MHRA confirms biocide products in PT 1 making mycobacteria claims now fall under medicines regulations.
Great Britain·GB Biocidal Products Regulation·
GB opens public consultation on creosote substitution, seeking input on alternatives to reduce health and environmental risks.
Great Britain·GB Plant Protection Products Regulation·
HSE lifts prosulfuron usage restrictions after risk assessment, allowing more flexible application in Great Britain.
Great Britain·GB CLP·
Businesses can access the survey on the HSE website, with submissions closing at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, 18 September 2024.
Great Britain·
Mesothelioma, a lung-lining cancer linked to asbestos exposure, is nearly always fatal, often within 12 months of symptoms appearing.
Great Britain·GB Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·
Businesses handling lead acid batteries are now required to implement stricter controls to ensure compliance with the latest standards.
Great Britain·GB Prior Informed Consent (PIC)·
The HSE stresses early notification to ensure processing time, including obtaining consent or considering waivers if the importing country doesn't respond.
Great Britain·GB Plant Protection Products Regulation·
Famoxadone - Producers: sell until 31 Dec 2024; Users: use until 31 Dec 2025. Indoxacarb - Producers: sell until 28 Feb 2025; Users: use until 28 Feb 2026.
Great Britain·
For apples, pears, and quinces, the MRL lowers from 0.03 to a proposed 0.01 mg/kg.
Great Britain·GB Plant Protection Products Regulation·
The HSE undertook a thorough assessment of Bixlozone against the approval criteria set out in assimilated Regulation No 1107/2009.
Great Britain·GB CLP·
The decision was needed to legally include entries from the EU classification that weren't retained in GB law after Brexit ended on 31 December 2020.
Great Britain·UK REACH·
Tests revealed that a children's jewellery set contained over 6,000 times the legal limit of Cadmium, a carcinogenic element.
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