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Products | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2024

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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Government introduce legislation to indefinitely recognise the CE mark | EPR: enforcement action to start from next month (31 May) | New guidance on medicines under the Windsor Framework

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Data Law | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2024

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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ICO publishes new fining guidance | ICO outlines 2024-2025 priorities to protect children's privacy online | Call for evidence on data adequacy and its implications for the UK-EU relationship

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Decision time for UK medical device regulation: diverge or converge with the EU?

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:16:10 +0000

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The MHRA appears to be considering an approach for UK regulations that would broadly mirror the EU model

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Products | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2024

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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Legislation introduced to cut smoking and vaping | Extended producer responsibility for packaging waste: reporting changes coming into force 1 April 2024 | CMA consults on proposal to launch a market investigation of the UK vet sector

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Food law | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2024

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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FSA to put forward novel food approval process in March | ASA to be primary regulator for new HFSS advertising restrictions | Informal agreement reached on amending Breakfast Directives

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Products | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2024

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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Jump to: General / digital products | Product sustainability | Lifesciences and healthcare

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UK Binding Corporate Rules: are updates a reason to reconsider the 'gold standard' transfer tool?

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 09:38:57 +0000

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The ICO's steps to lessen a post-Brexit admin burden with the launch of the UK BCR Addendum may again encourage uptake

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Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2024

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill | Higher risk buildings | Keep mental health of your people on the business agenda

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Food law | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2024

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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Food label changes for non-UK FBOs | Increasing scrutiny and enforcement for greenwashing relating to food | Uncertainty on food waste reporting

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Products | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2023

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:08:32 +0000

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European Parliament and Council adopt negotiating positions on Right to Repair Directive | EMA publishes first electronic product information for human medicines | MHRA launches AI-Airlock

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Food Law | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2023

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:03:46 +0000

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FSA launches precision-bred organisms consultation | Government responds to committees disappointment on HFSS delay | FSA's annual report highlights resourcing challenges

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Products | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2023

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 17:29:01 +0100

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UK government announces an indefinite extension of CE marking recognition | UK Product Safety Review | New guidance on Innovative Devices Access Pathway

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Food law | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2023

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 16:51:38 +0100

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Government decides not to implement mandatory food waste reporting | Nutrition and health claims on food: proposed legislative reforms | Authorisation of CBD products could be delayed to at least 2024

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UK government heralds 'indefinite' CE marking recognition in GB market

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 14:55:04 +0100

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Businesses will still need to look carefully at regulations and determine if a UKCA or CE mark is more appropriate

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Products | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2023

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 16:38:30 +0100

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Large producers to submit EPR data by 1 October 2023 | European Parliament strengthens ecodesign rules on product lifespan | New machinery products regulation published in the EU Official Journal

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Food Law | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2023

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 13:12:05 +0100

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HFSS restrictions across the nations | Ofcom respond to consultation on online HFSS advertising | Expected revised guidance on precautionary allergen labelling

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Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2023

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:39:23 +0100

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FCA letter to cryptoasset firms on changes to financial promotion rules | Parliamentary inquiry into lending to SMEs and access to finance | Financial Services and Markets Bill 2022-23 receives Royal Assent

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Reviewing our UK business law predictions for 2023: how are we doing at the half-way point?

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:56:45 +0100

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We examine how our predictions have turned out in practice, and what to watch out for as autumn draws nearer

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The Retained EU Law Act 2023: the revolution is cancelled, but substantive change to UK law post-Brexit continues

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 15:16:32 +0100

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Fundamental principles of EU law removed, broad ministerial powers granted and a limited 'sunset' of retained law

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Products | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2023

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 13:50:20 +0100

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General Product Safety Regulation enters into force | Council of the EU adopt position on new Product Liability Directive | Scottish DRS delayed to October 2025

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Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2023

Thu, 25 May 2023 11:26:57 +0100

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UK government publishes draft legislation on the protect duty | HSE launches inspection initiative into respiratory health for the construction sector | Wellbeing in the workplace | How will the Retained EU Law Bill affect UK and international businesses?

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Food Law | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2023

Thu, 25 May 2023 11:16:26 +0100

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FSA commission review of novel food framework | How will the Retained EU Law Bill affect UK and international businesses?

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Employment Law Coffee Break | Reforms to working time, TUPE and non-competes; stress in the workplace; and an update from our incentives team

Thu, 11 May 2023 13:59:38 +0100

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Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting employers

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How will the Retained EU Law Bill affect UK and international businesses?

Thu, 11 May 2023 13:44:27 +0100

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A slow passage in Parliament has added to uncertainty as businesses and their risk managers look to prepare for change

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UK sets out the new Science and Technology Framework

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:21:41 +0100

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Government growth ambitions for critical technologies including AI and future telecoms require regulatory clarity

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