UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs published REACH (Amendment) Regulations 2023, SI772 on July 19, 2023. This amendment revises Article 41 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation).
On July 6, 2023, UK issued The Cosmetics (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2023, revising List of Restricted Cosmetic Substances and List of Permitted UV Filters. The amendments reference EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety assessments and EU cosmetics regulation updates. Relevant companies should monitor regulatory differences and prepare responses.
This article discusses the guidelines issued by the UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) on banning single-use plastic items. Key points include prohibiting the supply of single-use plastic plates, trays, and bowls to the public; banning single-use plastic cutlery or balloon sticks; and prohibiting the use of polystyrene containers for ready-to-eat food and beverages. The article also emphasizes that companies should adjust strategies promptly, clear inventory, and seek sustainable alternatives.
This article details the background, products involved, participation procedures, and deadline of the anti - dumping and countervailing investigations initiated by the UK Trade Remedies Authority on excavators originating from China.
The Impact of the UKs New Expanded Plastic - restriction Policy on Export Enterprises, providing detailed countermeasures and suggestions to help enterprises adapt to the environmental protection trend and reduce operational risks.
The UK government passed the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (PSTI Act), which will be enforced on April 29, 2024. It aims to enhance the security of internet-connected products and their ability to resist cyber attacks. The Act requires all consumer internet-connected products sold in the UK market to meet minimum cybersecurity standards to protect consumer interests. Companies violating the requirements will face substantial fines.
Detailed Explanation of the UK REACH Alternative Transitional Registration Model Proposed by Defra in the UK, Analysis of Its Differences from EU REACH, Main Characteristics and Impact on the Chemical Industry