Feature Articles

Caroline Raine discusses UK REACH and explains what chemical manufacturers and importers to the UK have to do after the Brexit transition period.

In this feature, Caroline Raine outlines the requirements that were introduced in October 2020 by the European Commission on the deadlines for updating REACH registration dossiers, otherwise known as the REACH Implementing Regulation.

A recent ONS report identifies job categories and workers most at risk during 2020. Most of it is as expected, although there are a few exceptions. Jon Herbert reports.

Mike Sopp looks at some of the changes organisations could make to improve resilience and crisis management.

The new trading relationship between the UK and the EU incorporates zero tariffs and zero quotas on goods traded between the Bloc and the UK. This agreement depends on both sides adhering to agreed high standards on climate change and environmental protection. In this report, John Barwise considers what this is likely to mean for UK businesses, going forward.

After almost a year of localised and national restrictions, Vicky Powell looks at workers' mental health and how the pandemic has affected levels of depression, anxiety, stress and morale within the workforce, often in complex ways.

A brief review of upcoming policy documents, new legislation and consultations on waste by Caroline Hand.

In this feature Caroline Raine discusses the coronavirus (Covid-19) and the dispensations that may be allowed to help to support the chemical industry.

Laura King sets out what we know about the more transmissible variant of Covid-19, and what organisations need to consider.

For nearly 50 years UK businesses have had to take account of legislation arising from the UK’s membership of the EU. Paul Clarke examines the background to that legislation, describes to what degree it will apply now the UK has left the Union and discusses what impact future European law will have on those trading with the EU Member States.