Defra has commissioned WRAP (The Waste and Resource Action Programme) to undertake a piece of research into the information needs of suppliers. The research is to better understand how chemicals in products can be tracked throughout the supply chain to reduce barriers to recycling and reuse, whilst preventing risk from harmful chemicals. The research will...
Businesses will be given an additional two years to apply new product safety marking, giving businesses “the freedom to focus on growth”, Business Secretary Grant Shapps has announced. The UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) marking was introduced to show that products comply with product safety regulations that are designed to protect consumers. However, given the difficult...
HSE has published a revised version of its publication Fire safety in Construction (HSG168). This latest edition contains guidance explaining the need to eliminate, and or mitigate fire risks during the design phase (where practicable), how to prevent site fires from starting and ensuring people’s safety if they do. It should help businesses achieve good...
Driving for Better Business (DfBB) says that focusing on sustainability in your fleet can contribute to significant business benefits for your organisation, including reductions in collisions and running costs. As part of their focus on sustainability this quarter, they are sharing resources and stories from those with experience and expertise in this area. DfBB partners, Logistics UK...
BEIS is keen to publicise two practical based business training webinars that will be taking place on 18and 19 May. The webinars have been designed to raise awareness of both the brand new PAS 7050 ‘Bringing safe goods to market’ and updated PAS 7100, ‘Supporting Better Product Recalls’. The NCC has been asked to share this...
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has launched a new product safety alerts, reports and recalls site to help businesses, the British public and consumer groups identify unsafe products. The new area, which launched on 7 April 7, follows extensive research. The layout is designed to be more user-friendly and encourage the public to check the latest updates...
A number of changes are being introduced in the new version of the Highway Code. These came into force on 29 January 2022. The principle change is the introduction of three new rules (H1, H2 and H3) which create a hierarchy of road users. The ‘Hierarchy of Road Users’ is a concept that places those...
Following Russia’s violation of Ukraine’s territorial integrity, the National Cyber Security Centre has called on organisations in the UK to bolster their online defences. The NCSC, which is a part of GCHQ , has urged organisations to follow its guidance on steps to take when the cyber threat is heightened. There is specific support and guidance for organisations of different sizes:...
Restrictions on large outdoor events in Scotland came to an end on 17 January. From 24 January: Limits on attendance at indoor public events, the requirement for 1m physical distancing and table service in hospitality venues and the requirement for nightclubs to close will also be removed Face coverings are still required in indoor settings...
From Wednesday 26 January, proof of Covid status will no longer be legally required in hospitality premises, although business will be guided to retain the use of certification. It will remain in place for nightclubs and indoor unseated and partially-seated events with 500 or more people in attendance. From this date the reasonable measures for...