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Modern slavery | Regulatory Outlook October 2023

EU Parliament Joint Committees adopt report on prohibiting products made with forced labour
Regulatory Outlook

Food Law | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2023

FSA Board discusses and plans approach on precision breeding | Consultation launched for updating labelling guidance for no and low-alcohol
Regulatory Outlook

Consumer law | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2023

CMA publishes response to the government's consultation on consumer-related matters | Commission launches DSA Transparency Database | Influence of NFTs
Corporate

New act on foreign direct investments in Sweden

New legislation to prevent foreign investments harmful to national security will have big impact on M&A
Online Safety

UK's Online Safety Act is a seismic regulatory shift for service providers

Implementation raises complex challenges for businesses when navigating both domestic and international legislation
Corporate

UK Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act receives Royal Assent | 10 things you need to know about the corporate transparency and limited partnership reforms

Fundamental changes include ID verification for company directors and beneficial owners, restrictions on the use of corporate directors and increased
Real estate

The rollout of UK Electronic Communications Code changes continues one year on

What impact are new rules that have been introduced since last December having on network operators and site providers?
Financial Services

What is the impact of the recast EU Transfer of Funds Regulation on crypto-assets transfers?

The recast regulation extends the application of the Travel Rule to transfers of crypto-assets in a significant step in the
Energy and Energy Transition

Fast cycle gas and salt caverns in the UK: yesterday's game or back in vogue?

Gas storage sites are complex, with particular logistical and geological risks – but there are major opportunities for long-duration energy
Competition, antitrust and trade

Collaborating on ESG: the UK's CMA publishes Green Agreements Guidance

Businesses will have more certainty on how to structure and deliver green collaborations and comply with competition law

Greenwashing: EU's latest legislative initiative steps up scrutiny of 'green' claims

New rules will focus on avoiding misleading ads and information about a business's environmental credentials and goals

UK ad and competition watchdogs take action against 'greenwashing' hydrogen claims

Businesses and advertisers in the UK are under increased scrutiny from regulators for inaccurate green advertising claims