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Products | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2024

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 08:09:13 +0000

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Regulatory Innovation Office launched | Government to ban single-use vapes from 1 June 2025 | MHRA launches 2024/25 business plan focusing on harnessing new technology

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UK government pauses the introduction of courts' expanded EU case law departure powers

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 11:53:40 +0100

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As the new government reconsiders the UK's relationship with the EU, broad powers that encouraged UK courts to depart from assimilated case law have been put on hold

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Products | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2024

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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Draft Product Regulation and Metrology Bill published | Defra publishes initial illustrative base fees under EPR | NHS report provides potential areas of reform

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Products | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2024

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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Kings Speech 2024 | Zero-waste economy set to be one of Defra's priorities | CMA issues statement on market investigation into veterinary services for household pets

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UK courts' new EU case law departure powers due to enter into force later in 2024

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 11:24:48 +0100

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New powers to depart from assimilated EU and domestic case law contained in the Retained EU Law Act are set to come into force in October

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Products | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2024

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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UK general election 2024: product regulation aspects

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Products | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2024

Fri, 31 May 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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Including a look at the impact of the UK general election on product regulations due to be introduced to Parliament, and UK and EU developments

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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