Legislation Tracker

Forthcoming Legislation

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (Scotland) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/391

Effective: 28 February 2019

These regulations make amendments to various items of legislation concerning the environment, food and rural affairs.

Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Oil Pollution) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/42

Effective: 1 March 2019

These regulations concern the MARPOL Convention and revoke the Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Oil Pollution) Regulations 1996.

Dangerous chemicals

Reference: 2017/227

Effective: 2 March 2019

An EU regulation has been published adding a substance to those listed in the REACH Regulation.

Radioactive Contaminated Land (Modification of Enactments) (Wales) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/114

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation on environmental protection — and specifically that concerning the radioactive contamination of land in Wales — continues to operate effectively.

Water (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/112

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning water quality in Northern Ireland continues to operate effectively.

Environment (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment, etc) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/26

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, Scottish legislation in the fields of environmental protection, water, the water industry, waste and bathing waters continues to operate effectively.

Ionising Radiation (Basic Safety Standards) (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/1278

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, the Ionising Radiation (Basic Safety Standards) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2018 continue to operate effectively.

Transfrontier Shipment of Radioactive Waste and Spent Fuel (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/156

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning protection from ionising radiation and shipments of radioactive waste and spent fuel continues to operate effectively.

Health and Safety (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/1370

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation related to a range of health and safety issues continues to operate effectively.

Health and Safety (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/1377

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation related to a range of health and safety issues continues to operate effectively in Northern Ireland.

Air Quality (Miscellaneous Amendment and Revocation of Retained Direct EU Legislation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1407

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following the withdrawal of the UK from the EU, legislation in the field of air quality continues to operate effectively.

Ionising Radiation (Environmental and Public Protection) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/24

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations amend various items of domestic legislation concerning ionising radiation to take account of the UK leaving the EU.

Air Quality (Amendment of Domestic Regulations) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/74

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning air quality continues to operate effectively.

Control of Mercury (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: SI 2019/96

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following the withdrawal of the UK from the EU, legislation in the field of environmental protection, in particular relating to the regulation of mercury, continues to operate effectively.

Genetically Modified Organisms (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/90

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, UK legislation concerning genetically modified organisms (GMOs) continues to operate effectively.

Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/188

Effective: 28 February and 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation in the field of waste continues to operate effectively.

Genetically Modified Organisms (Amendment) (England) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/88

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation that applies specifically to England concerning genetically modified organisms continues to operate effectively.

Genetically Modified Organisms (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/190

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning GMOs in relation to Northern Ireland continues to operate effectively.

Companies (Directors’ Report) and Limited Liability Partnerships (Energy and Carbon Report) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1155

Effective: 1 April 2019

These regulations impose new requirements concerning the reporting of energy use and efficiency, and greenhouse gas emissions, by larger companies.

Energy efficiency

Reference: COM(2016) 761 final

Effective: Unknown

The European Commission has put forward a proposal for a directive amending the EU’s Energy Efficiency Directive.

Hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment

Reference: 2017/2102

Effective: 12 June 2019

An EU directive has been published amending Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work

Reference: COM(2016) 528 final

Effective: Unknown

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to update the objectives and tasks of EU-OSHA.

Electrical and electronic components containing lead as an alloying element in aluminium

Reference: 2018/740

Effective: 01 July 2019

An EU directive has been published amending the RoHS 2 Directive as regards an exemption for certain electrical and electronic components containing lead as an alloying element in aluminium.

Electrical and electronic components containing lead as an alloying element in steel

Reference: 2018/739

Effective: 01 July 2019

An EU directive has been published amending the RoHS 2 Directive as regards an exemption for certain electrical and electronic components containing lead as an alloying element in steel.

Electrical and electronic components containing lead in cermet-based trimmer potentiometer elements

Reference: 2018/738

Effective: 01 July 2019

An EU directive has been published amending the RoHS 2 Directive as regards an exemption for certain electrical and electronic components containing lead in cermet-based trimmer potentiometer elements.

Electrical and electronic components containing lead in glass or ceramic

Reference: 2018/736

Effective: 01 July 2019

An EU directive has been published amending the RoHS 2 Directive as regards an exemption for certain electrical and electronic components containing lead in glass or ceramic.

Electrical and electronic components containing lead in high melting temperature solders

Reference: 2018/742

Effective:

An EU directive has been published amending the RoHS 2 Directive as regards an exemption for certain electrical and electronic components containing lead in high melting temperature solders.

Electrical and electronic components containing lead in solders

Reference: 2018/737

Effective: 01 July 2019

An EU directive has been published amending the RoHS 2 Directive as regards an exemption for certain electrical and electronic components containing lead in solders.

Restricted substances in electrical and electronic equipment

Reference: 2015/863

Effective: 22 July 2019

An EU directive has been published concerning the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

Dangerous compounds used in perfumery and sunscreen products

Reference: 2018/978

Effective: 1 May and 1 August 2019

An EU regulation has been published preventing the use of a number of flower extracts and flower oils in certain cosmetic products.

Sustainable Drainage (Enforcement) (Wales) Order 2018

Reference: 2018/1182

Effective: 7 January 2019

This Order provides for the enforcement of breach of the approval required under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 in relation to drainage systems for construction work.

Limit value for chromium VI in toys

Reference: 2018/725

Effective: 18 November 2019

An EU directive has been published amending the Toy Safety Directive as regards the limit value for chromium VI in scraped-off toy material.

Registration of persons sailing on board passenger ships

Effective: 21 December 2019

An EU directive has been published amending Directive 98/41/EC as regards the registration of persons sailing on board passenger ships operating to or from ports of EU Member States.

Safe operation of Ro-Ro passenger ships and high-speed passenger craft

Reference: 2017/2110

Effective: 21 December 2019

An EU directive has been published on a system of inspections for the safe operation of ro-ro passenger ships and high-speed passenger craft in regular service.

Safety rules and standards for passenger ships

Effective:

An EU directive has been published amending Directive 2009/45/EC as regards safety rules and standards for passenger ships.

Electricity Regulation

Reference: COM(2016) 861 final

Effective: 1 January 2020

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to recast the EU’s Electricity Regulation.

Risk management of nanomaterials

Reference: 2018/1881

Effective: 1 January 2020

An EU regulation has been published amending the REACH regulation to address the risk management of nanomaterials.

Emission performance standards for new cars and vans

Reference: COM(2017) 676 final

Effective: 1 January 2020

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to set emission performance standards for new cars and light commercial vehicles.

Restrictions on the use of bisphenol A

Reference: 2016/2235

Effective: 2 January 2020

An EU regulation has been published amending the REACH Regulation with regard to the use of bisphenol A.

Directive 2017/2398 on the protection of workers from exposure to carcinogens or mutagens

Reference: 2017/2398

Effective: 17 January 2020

An EU directive has been published amending Directive 2004/37/EC on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens or mutagens.

Dangerous chemicals in cosmetic products

Reference: 2018/35

Effective: 31 January 2020

An EU regulation has been published preventing the use of two chemicals in certain cosmetic products.

Use of lead and cadmium in printing inks for the application of enamels on glasses

Reference: 2019/173

Effective: 1 March 2020

An EU directive has been published amending the EU’s RoHS Directive with regard to the use of lead and cadmium in printing inks for the application of enamels on glasses.

Use of lead bound in crystal glass

Reference: 2019/174

Effective: 1 March 2020

An EU directive has been published amending the EU’s RoHS Directive with regard to the use of lead bound in crystal glass.

Use of lead in bearings and bushes applied in certain non-road professional use equipment

Reference: 2019/178

Effective: 1 March 2020

An EU directive has been published amending the EU’s RoHS Directive with regard to the use of lead in bearings and bushes applied in certain non-road professional use equipment.

Use of lead in certain solders

Reference: 2019/172

Effective: 1 March 2020

An EU directive has been published amending the EU’s RoHS Directive with regard to the use of lead in certain solders.

Use of lead in dielectric ceramic

Reference: 2019/169

Effective: 1 March 2020

An EU directive has been published amending the EU’s RoHS Directive with regard to an exemption for lead in dielectric ceramic.

Use of lead in PZT-based dielectric ceramic materials

Reference: 2019/170

Effective: 1 March 2020

An EU directive has been published amending the EU’s RoHS Directive with regard to an exemption for lead in PZT-based dielectric ceramic materials.

Use of lead in the fluorescent powder of discharge lamps containing phosphors

Reference: 2019/177

Effective: 1 March 2020

An EU directive has been published amending the EU’s RoHS Directive with regard to the use of lead in the fluorescent powder of discharge lamps containing phosphors.

Use of lead in the plating layer of certain diodes

Reference: 2019/176

Effective: 1 March 2020

An EU directive has been published amending the EU’s RoHS Directive with regard to the use of lead in the plating layer of certain diodes.

Use of lead oxide in window assemblies for certain laser tubes

Reference: 2019/175

Effective: 1 March 2020

An EU directive has been published amending the EU’s RoHS Directive with regard to the use of lead oxide in window assemblies for certain laser tubes.

Internal market in electricity

Reference: COM(2016) 864 final

Effective: 2018

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to update the EU’s directive concerning common rules for the internal market in electricity.

Packaging and packaging waste

Reference: 2018/852

Effective: 5 July 2020

An EU directive has been published amending the Packaging Directive in order to improve waste management in the EU.

Waste management

Reference: 2018/849

Effective: 5 July 2020

An EU directive has been published amending various directives as regards improving waste management.

Waste management and the circular economy

Reference: 2018/851

Effective: 5 July 2020

An EU directive has been published amending the Waste Directive in order to improve waste management in the EU.

Energy efficiency

Reference: 2018/2002

Effective: 25 October 2020

An EU Directive has been published amending the EU’s Energy Efficiency Directive.

Carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction substances

Reference: 2018/1513

Effective: 1 November 2020

An EU regulation has been published updating the REACH Regulation as regards certain substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction.

Marketing and use of explosives precursors

Reference: COM(2018) 209 final

Effective: 2020

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to replace EU Regulation 98/2013 on the marketing and use of explosives precursors.

Energy from renewable sources

Reference: COM(2016) 767 final

Effective: 1 January 2021

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to update the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive.

EU Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE)

Reference: COM(2018) 385 final

Effective: 1 January 2021

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to extend the LIFE Programme to the period 2021–28

Protecting workers against cancer-causing chemicals

Reference: COM(2018) 171 final

Effective: 2021

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to update the Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive.

Promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources

Reference: 2018/2001

Effective: 30 June 2021

An EU directive has been published repealing and replacing the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive.

Hazardous substances

Reference: 2017/1410

Effective: 23 August 2021

An EU regulation has been published concerning a substance used in certain perfumes.

Reducing the impact of certain plastic products on the environment

Reference: COM(2018) 340 final

Effective: 2021

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to reduce the impact of certain plastic products on the environment.

Tackling road accidents through vehicle design

Reference: COM(2018) 286 final

Effective: 2022

The European Commission has put forward a proposal on type-approval requirements for motor vehicles and their trailers as regards their general safety.

Legislation Now in Force

Nuclear Installations (Prescribed Sites and Transport) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/42

Effective: On a date to be established

These regulations prescribe the sites and transport for which lower liability limits apply under the Nuclear Installations Act 1965.

Air Quality (Amendment, etc) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018

Reference: 2018/215

Effective: 17 January 2019

These regulations amend and implement certain items of EU legislation regarding air quality.

Sustainable Drainage (Application for Approval Fees) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/1075

Effective: 7 January 2019

These regulations make provision for an approving body to charge fees in relation to applications for approval of sustainable drainage systems in Wales.

Sustainable Drainage (Approval and Adoption Procedure) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/1077

Effective: 7 January 2019

These regulations concern approval of sustainable drainage systems and adoption of such drainage systems in Wales.

Sustainable Drainage (Approval and Adoption) (Wales) Order 2018

Reference: SI 2018/1074

Effective: 7 January 2019

This Order makes provision in relation to the requirement for approval of, and requests for adoption of, sustainable drainage systems in Wales.

Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (Commencement No. 2) (Wales) Order 2018

Reference: SI 2018/557

Effective: 2 May 2018 and 7 January 2019

This Order brings into force provisions of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 in relation to Wales.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013

Reference: SI 2013 No. 3113

Effective: 1 January 2014, 1 January 2016 and 1 January 2019

These regulations transpose the main provisions of Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (the WEEE Directive).

Directive (EU) 2015/996 establishing common noise assessment methods

Reference: 2015/996

Effective: 31 December 2018

An EU directive has been published establishing common noise assessment methods.

Ship Recycling (Requirements in Relation to Hazardous Materials on Ships) (Amendment etc) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/1122

Effective: 31 December 2018

These regulations make provision in connection with those parts of the EU Ship Recycling Regulation that concern the construction of a ship, the ship during its working life and its preparation for recycling.

Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013 on ship recycling

Reference: 1257/2013

Effective: No later than 31 December 2018

Regulation 1257/2013 concerns ship recycling.

Conservation of Habitats and Species and Planning (Various Amendments) (England and Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/1307

Effective: 28 December 2018

These regulations transpose Article 6(3) of the EU’s Habitats Directive by amending various items of UK legislation relating to planning and the conservation of habitats and species.

Building (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/1230

Effective: 21 December 2018

These regulations amend the Building Regulations 2010 (as already amended) to respond to a Government consultation on banning the use of combustible materials in the external walls of high-rise residential buildings.

Decision (EU) 2018/2013 on dangerous chemicals

Reference: 2018/2013

Effective: 18 December 2018

An EU decision has been published identifying a substance of very high concern under the REACH Regulation.

Directive (EU) 2017/845 on marine strategies

Reference: 2017/845

Effective: 7 December 2018

An EU directive has been published setting out the elements to be taken into account for the preparation of marine strategies.

Toy safety, bisphenol A

Reference: 2017/898

Effective: 26 November 2018

An EU directive has been published amending the Toy Safety Directive as regards the use of bisphenol A.

Building (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/552

Effective: 1 November 2018

These regulations amend the Building Regulations 2010.

Poisons Act 1972 (Explosives Precursors) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/451

Effective: 1 May, 1 July and 1 November 2018

These regulations amend the Poisons Act 1972 with regard to a number of explosives precursors.

Toy safety

Reference: 2017/738

Effective: 28 October 2018

An EU directive has been published amending the Toy Safety Directive as regards lead.

Nuclear Safeguards Act 2018 (Commencement No 1) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/1079

Effective: 26 October 2018

These regulations bring into force specified provisions of the Nuclear Safeguards Act 2018.

Nuclear Safeguards Act 2018

Reference: Chapter 15

Effective: Various dates in 2018 and as the Secretary of State will announce by future regulations

The Nuclear Safeguards Act 2018 creates the legal framework for a nuclear safeguards regime to operate in the UK.

Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017 (Commencement No 5) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/567

Effective: 1 October 2018

These regulations partially bring into force s.14 of the Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017 regarding planning permission.

Town and Country Planning (Pre-commencement Conditions) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/566

Effective: 1 October 2018

These regulations provide that, in specified circumstances, planning permission may be granted subject to a pre-commencement condition without the applicant’s written agreement.

Offshore Environmental Civil Sanctions Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/800

Effective: 1 October 2018

These regulations give the Secretary of State the power to impose civil sanctions by way of fixed and variable monetary penalties.

Home Loss Payments (Prescribed Amounts) (England) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/915

Effective: 1 October 2018

These regulations update the amount of home loss payments payable in England under the Land Compensation Act 1973.

Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment No 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018

Effective: 29 September 2018

These regulations increase amounts of lump sums payable to people with diffuse mesothelioma by 3%.

Social Security (Industrial Injuries) (Prescribed Diseases) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018

Reference: SR 2018/151

Effective: 28 September 2018

These regulations amend the list of diseases for which industrial injuries disablement benefit is payable.

Ecodesign requirements for certain cooling products

Reference: 2016/2281

Effective: 1 January and 26 September 2018

An EU regulation has been published regarding the ecodesign requirements for certain cooling products.

Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Type-Approval and Emission of Gaseous and Particulate Pollutants) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/764

Effective: 21 September 2018

These regulations implement the EU’s NRMM Regulation with regard to gaseous and particulate pollutant emission limits.

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/942

Effective: 17 September and 10 November 2018

These regulations make amendments to a large number of pieces of legislation within Defra’s remit.

Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/219

Effective: 1 September 2018

These regulations provide a new regulatory framework in Scotland for radioactive substances activities.

Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018

Reference: Chapter 18

Effective: Various dates in 2018 and as the Secretary of State will announce by future regulations

The Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 is intended to enable consumers in the UK to benefit from improvements in transport technology.

Occupational exposure limit values

Reference: 2017/164

Effective: 21 August 2018

An EU directive has been published establishing a fourth list of indicative OELVs.

Regulation (EC) No 689/2008 on the export and import of dangerous chemicals

Reference: 689/2008

Effective: 1 August 2008

Regulation 689/2008 concerns the export and import of dangerous chemicals.

Protecting workers from exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at work

Reference: COM(2017) 11 final

Effective: 1 August 2018

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to amend the Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive by addressing exposure to seven more priority chemicals.

Cableway Installations Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/816

Effective: 30 July 2018

These regulations provide for the control of cableways installations under EU Regulation 2016/424 and for related enforcement.

Airports (Noise-related Operating Restrictions) (England and Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/785

Effective: 23 July 2018

These regulations implement the requirement to designate competent authorities for the purposes of EU Regulation 598/2014 with regard to the introduction of noise-related operating restrictions at Union airports.

Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Act 2018

Reference: Chapter 19

Effective: 20 July 2018 and on such future dates as the Secretary of State will announce by regulations

The Act aims to allow for the introduction of administrative systems for haulage permits and a trailer registration scheme, which may be needed after the UK leaves the EU.

Safety of insulation materials

Reference: 2016/1017

Effective: 14 July 2018

An EU regulation has been published amending the REACH Regulation with regard to exposure to ammonia released from cellulose wadding insulation materials.

Offshore Installations (Safety Zones) Order 2018

Reference: SI 2018/807

Effective: 13 July 2018

This Order establishes safety zones around 38 subsea installations.

Dangerous chemicals in cosmetic products

Reference: 2018/885

Effective: 11 July 2018

An EU regulation has been published restricting the use of a chemical in certain cosmetic products.

Hazardous Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/721

Effective: 05 July 2018

These regulations amend legislation which refers to the EU’s Waste Directive.

Radioactive Contaminated Land (Modification of Enactments) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/725

Effective: 4 July 2018

These regulations are part of a package of measures to transpose Directive 2013/59/Euratom regarding protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation.

National emissions of atmospheric pollutants

Reference: 2016/2284

Effective: 1 July 2018

An EU directive has been published on the reduction of national emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants.

Electrical and electronic components containing lead as an alloying element in copper

Reference: 2018/741

Effective: 01 July 2019

An EU directive has been published amending the RoHS 2 Directive as regards an exemption for certain electrical and electronic components containing lead as an alloying element in copper.

Environmental Protection (Microbeads) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/760

Effective: 30 June 2018

These regulations prohibit the use of microbeads as an ingredient in the manufacture of rinse-off personal care products.

Safe operation of roll-on roll-off ferries and high-speed passenger craft

Reference: COM(2016) 371 final

Effective: 30 June 2018

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to update the rules on the safe operation of ro-ro ferry and high-speed passenger craft.

Safety of toys

Reference: COM(2016) 560 final

Effective: 2018

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to update the Toy Safety Directive.

Regulatory Reform (Specification of Basic Safety Standards Directive) (Scotland) Order 2018

Reference: SSI 2018/192

Effective: 27 June 2018

This order enables the EU’s Basic Safety Standards Directive to be transposed under the Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014.

Radioactive Contaminated Land (Enabling Powers and Modification of Enactments) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/429

Effective: 18 April and 22 June 2018

These regulations are part of a package of measures transposing Directive 2013/59/Euratom on protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation.

Environmental Protection (Microbeads) (England) Regulations 2017

Reference: SI 2017/1312

Effective: 9 January and 19 June 2018

These regulations prohibit the use of microbeads as an ingredient in the manufacture of rinse-off personal care products.

Environmental Protection (Microbeads) (Scotland) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/162

Effective: 19 June 2018

These regulations prohibit the use of microbeads in the manufacture of rinse-off personal care products and the sale of such products containing microbeads.

Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/647

Effective: 15 June 2018

These regulations concern the quality of water supplied by water undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in Wales for drinking, washing, cooking and food preparation.

Endocrine-disrupting substances

Reference: 2017/2100

Effective: 7 June 2018

An EU regulation has been published setting out scientific criteria for the determination of endocrine-disrupting properties in biocides.

Landfill of waste

Reference: COM(2015) 594 final

Effective: 2018

The European Commission has put forward a proposal amending the Landfill Directive.

Packaging waste

Reference: COM(2015) 596 final

Effective: 2018

The European Commission has put forward a proposal amending the Packaging Waste Directive.

Waste from end-of-life vehicles, batteries and accumulators, and electrical and electronic equipment

Reference: COM(2015) 593 final

Effective: 2018

The European Commission has put forward a proposal amending three directives concerning various aspects of waste.

Waste policy

Reference: COM(2015) 595 final

Effective: 2018

The European Commission has put forward a proposal amending the Waste Directive.

Fire and Rescue Authorities (National Framework) (England) Order 2018

Reference: SI 2018/560

Effective: 1 June 2018

This Order brings into effect a new Fire and Rescue National Framework for England.

Energy performance of buildings

Reference: COM(2016) 765 final

Effective: Unknown

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to amend the EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.

Radioactive Substances (Modification of Enactments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018

Reference: SR 2018/116

Effective: 1 June 2018

These regulations help to transpose the EU's Basic Safety Standards Directive with regard to ionising radiation.

Data Protection Act 2018

Effective: 25 May 2018

The Data Protection Act 2018 aims to modernise data protection laws in the UK to make them fit for purpose for an increasingly digital economy and society.

Hazardous substance in cosmetic products

Reference: 2017/1413

Effective: 24 May 2018

An EU regulation has been published concerning the use of zinc oxide as a colourant.

Preventing the use of dangerous chemicals in windscreen washing fluids

Reference: 2018/589

Effective: 9 May 2018

An EU regulation has been published amending the REACH Regulation as regards methanol in windscreen washing fluids.

Protecting workers from dangerous chemicals

Reference: 2018/588

Effective: 9 May 2018

An EU regulation has been published amending the REACH Regulation to address risks to the health of workers exposed to NMP.

Ionising Radiation (Basic Safety Standards) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/482

Effective: 8 May 2018

These regulations partly transpose Directive 2013/59/Euratom laying down basic safety standards for protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation.

Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2018

Effective: 2 May 2018

These regulations are part of a package of measures transposing Directive 2013/59/Euratom on protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation.

Identification of dangerous chemicals

Reference: 2018/636

Effective: 25 April 2018

An EU decision has been published with regard to the identification of DCHP as a substance of very high concern under the REACH Regulation.

Personal protective equipment

Reference: 2016/425

Effective: 21 October 2016 and 21 April 2018

An EU regulation has been published replacing Directive 89/686/EC with regard to PPE.

Regulation (EU) 2016/426 on appliances burning gaseous fuels

Reference: 2016/426

Effective: 21 October 2016 and 21 April 2018

An EU regulation has been published replacing Directive 2009/142/EC with regard to appliances burning gaseous fuels.

Gas Appliances (Enforcement) and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/389

Effective: 21 April 2018

These regulations provide for the enforcement of EU Regulation 2016/426 on appliances burning gaseous fuels.

Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/390

Effective: 21 April 2018

These regulations provide for the enforcement of EU Regulation 2016/425 on PPE, to ensure that PPE on the EU market provides the highest level of protection against hazards, using CE marking to provide evidence of this protection.

Dangerous chemicals

Reference: 2018/594

Effective: 19 April 2018

An EU Decision has been published identifying a substance of very high concern under the REACH Regulation.

Justification of Practices Involving Ionising Radiation (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/430

Effective: 18 April 2018

These regulations are part of a package of measures transposing Directive 2013/59/Euratom on protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation.

Civil Aviation (Investigation of Air Accidents and Incidents) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/321

Effective: 9 April 2018

These regulations exclude injuries arising from air accidents from the reporting requirements in RIDDOR.

Gas Safety (Installation and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/139

Effective: 6 April 2018

These regulations update the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998.

Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/352

Effective: 6 April 2018

These regulations update earlier legislating to take account of more recent EU directives.

Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Hours of Work) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/58

Effective: 6 April 2018

These regulations implement various items of EU legislation with regard to the working time of seafarers.

Personal Injuries (NHS Charges) (Amounts) Amendment Regulations 2018

Effective: 1 April 2018

These regulations update provision for charges payable under the NHS charges recovery scheme.

Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/315

Effective: 1 April 2018

These regulations update the Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) Regulations 2008.

Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/316

Effective: 1 April 2018

These regulations update the Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) Regulations 1988.

Environmental Damage (Prevention and Remediation) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2017

Reference: SI 2017/1177

Effective: 1 April 2018

These regulations implement Directive 2004/35/EC on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage.

Control of Mercury (Enforcement) Regulations 2017

Reference: SI 2017/1200

Effective: 1 April 2018

These regulations provide for offences, penalties and enforcement powers in support of the EU's Mercury Regulation.

Building (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2017

Reference: SI 2017/1274

Effective: 15 January 2018, 28 February 2018 and 1 April 2018

These regulations amend the Building Regulations 2010 in relation to Wales with particular reference to the provision of automatic fire suppression systems.

Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018

Reference: SR 2018/59

Effective: 01 April 2018

These regulations amend the Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008 to increase amounts of lump sums payable.

Export and import of hazardous chemicals

Reference: 2018/172

Effective: 1 April 2018

An EU regulation has been published updating EU Regulation 649/2012 concerning the export and import of hazardous chemicals.

Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) (Custodial Premises) Subordinate Provisions Order 2018

Reference: SI 2018/454

Effective: 30 March 2018

This Order concerns the enforcing authority for certain types of custodial premises.

Hazardous waste

Reference: COM(2017) 23 final

Effective: 30 March 2018

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to amend the Waste Framework Directive with regard to ecotoxicity.

Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (2017 Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018

Reference: SR 2018/55

Effective: 24 March 2018

These regulations update payments due to people with diffuse mesothelioma or to their dependants.

Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution from Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/68

Effective: 12 March 2018

These regulations implement in the UK the revised version of Annex II of the MARPOL Convention.

Merchant Shipping (International Load Line Convention) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/155

Effective: 9 March 2018

These regulations implement the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966 as amended.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/102

Effective: 1 March 2018

These regulations amend the WEEE Regulations 2013 with regard to the collection, treatment, recovery and disposal of WEEE.

Government Consultations

Fireworks in Scotland

From 3 February 2019 to 13 May 2019

The Scottish Government seeks views on whether the regulations on how fireworks are used need to be improved.

Radioactive waste disposal in Wales

From 16 January 2019 to 14 April 2019

Radioactive Waste Management, a subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, seeks views on potential sites for a Geological Disposal Facility in Wales.

Climate change in Scotland

From 12 February 2019 to 9 April 2019

The Scottish Government seeks views on a proposed five-year Climate Change Adaptation Programme for Scotland.

Climate change adaptation in Wales

From 3 December 2018 to 4 March 2019

The Welsh Government seeks views on the draft Climate Change Adaptation Plan for Wales.

Review of Approved Document B of the Building Regulations

From 18 December 2018 to 1 March 2019

The MHCLG seeks views on the future technical guidance contained within Approved Document B (fire safety).

Rules on security deposits

From 14 January 2019 to 11 February 2019

HMRC seeks views on proposals to extend the current scope of security deposit legislation to include Corporation Tax and Construction Industry Scheme deductions.

Sustainable batteries

From 9 January 2019 to 6 February 2019

The European Commission seeks views on its plans to make Europe a global leader in producing and using sustainable batteries.

Water resources in England

From 29 November 2018 to 31 January 2019

Defra seeks views on the draft National Policy Statement for Water Resources Infrastructure.

Environment plan for England

From 19 December 2018 to 25 January 2019

Defra seeks views on measuring progress in its for England.

Flood risk activities

From 16 November 2018 to 11 January 2019

The Environment Agency seeks views on proposals to revise the existing standard rules for flood risk activities and to create three new ones.

Offshore Safety Directive

From 19 September 2018 to 21 December 2018

The European Commission seeks views on its planned evaluation of the EU’s Offshore Safety Directive.

Oil and gas in Scotland

From 23 October 2018 to 18 December 2018

The Scottish Government seeks views on its position not to support the development of unconventional oil and gas — including fracking.

Toy Safety Directive

From 19 September 2018 to 12 December 2018

The European Commission seeks views on its plans to assess the performance of the EU’s Toy Safety Directive.

Hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment

From 6 November 2018 to 4 December 2018

Defra seeks views on updating the restriction on the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment regulations to bring Directive 2017/2102 into UK law.

Single-use plastic products

From 22 October 2018 to 3 December 2018

Defra seeks views on plans to ban plastic straws, stirrers and plastic-stemmed cotton buds in England.

Merchant Shipping (Safety of Navigation)

From 20 September 2018 to 19 November 2018

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency seeks views on changes to the Merchant Shipping (Safety of Navigation) Regulations 2002.

Hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment

From 25 September 2018 to 12 October 2018

The European Commission seeks views on its planned evaluation of the RoHS Directive.

Fire safety: clarification of statutory guidance

From 19 July 2018 to 11 October 2018

The MHCLG seeks views on proposed clarification of statutory guidance on fire safety which aims to improve usability and reduce the risk of misinterpretation by those carrying out and inspecting building work.

Noise action plan for Wales

From 11 July 2018 to 3 October 2018

The Welsh Government seeks views on a draft plan to replace the current noise action plan for Wales.

Marine Guidance Notes

From 1 October 2018 to 31 October 2018

The MCA seeks views on new Marine Guidance Notes on “Emergency drills” and “Prevention of man overboard”.

Pollution from brake, tyre and road surface wear

From 26 July 2018 to 28 September 2018

Defra and the DfT seek evidence on the impact of particulate emissions from non-exhaust sources, specifically from brake, tyre and road surface wear.

Business use of energy

From 18 July 2018 to 26 September 2018

BEIS has called for evidence on helping businesses to improve the way they use energy.

Building Standards compliance and fire safety in Scotland

From 4 July 2018 to 26 September 2018

The Scottish Government seeks views on Building Standards compliance and fire safety.

Safety features under the Falsified Medicines Directive

From 16 July 2018 to 23 September 2018

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency seeks views on implementing safety features under the EU’s Falsified Medicines Directive.

Standard rules consultation

From 28 June 2018 to 20 September 2018

The Environment Agency seeks views on proposed changes to standard rules and generic risk assessments.

Planning appeal inquiries

From 24 July 2018 to 18 September 2018

The MHCLG seeks views on the current operation of the planning appeal inquiries process in England and how it could be improved.

Nuclear Safeguards Regulations

From 09 July 2018 to 14 September 2018

BEIS seeks views on proposed regulations for a new domestic nuclear safeguards regime.

Combustible materials in high-rise buildings

From 19 July 2018 to 13 September 2018

The Welsh Government seeks views on proposals to ban the use of combustible materials in external wall systems on high-rise residential buildings.

Transporting pressure equipment and dangerous goods

From 13 August 2018 to 6 September 2018

DfT seeks views on proposed changes to the Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2009.

Household waste duty of care

From 3 July 2018 to 28 August 2018

Defra and the Welsh Government seek views on updated guidance for householders and new guidance for local authorities on meeting and enforcing the duty of care for waste.

EU’s Ozone Regulation

From 1 June 2018 to 24 August 2018

The European Commission seeks views on the implementation of the EU’s Ozone Regulation.

Environment Strategy for Scotland

From 29 June 2018 to 24 August 2018

The Scottish Government seeks views on plans to develop an Environment Strategy.

Smoke-free Premises and Vehicles (Wales) Regulations 2018

From 25 May 2018 to 17 August 2018

The Welsh Government seeks views on proposals to extend the areas covered by current Smoke-Free Regulations.

Clean Air Strategy

From 22 May 2018 to 14 August 2018

Defra seeks views on proposals to reduce air pollution and its effects.

Combustible materials used on high-rise residential buildings

From 18 June 2018 to 14 August 2018

MHCLG seeks views on a possible ban on the use of combustible materials in the external walls of high-rise residential buildings.

Environment policy post-Brexit

From 10 May 2018 to 2 August 2018

Defra seeks views on a proposed Environmental Principles and Governance Bill which would apply to England after the UK leaves the EU.

Ambient air quality

From 8 May 2018 to 31 July 2018

The European Commission seeks views on how the Ambient Air Quality Directives have contributed to improved air quality in Europe.

National Radon Action Plan

From 29 June 2018 to 27 July 2018

Public Health England seeks views on a draft UK strategy and action plan on radon.

Environmental impact of machine tools and welding equipment

From 16 April 2018 to 10 July 2018

The European Commission seeks views on potential measures to regulate the environmental impact of machine tools and welding equipment.

Serious and organised crime in the waste sector

From 10 June 2018 to 8 July 2018

Defra seeks evidence about the threat and effects of serious and organised crime in the waste sector in England.

Decommissioning and clean up of nuclear sites

From 8 May 2018 to 3 July 2018

BEIS seeks views on the regulation of nuclear sites in the final stages of decommissioning and clean-up.

Nitrogen dioxide pollution in England

From 29 May 2018 to 26 June 2018

Defra seeks views on how to reduce air pollution in 33 English local authority areas.

Cotton bud ban in Scotland

From 27 April 2018 to 22 June 2018

The Scottish Government seeks views on a proposal to ban the manufacture and sale of plastic-stemmed cotton buds in Scotland.

Clean Air Zone Framework for Wales

From 25 April 2018 to 19 June 2018

The Welsh Government seeks views on a proposed Clean Air Zone Framework for Wales.

Roadside nitrogen dioxide in Wales

From 25 April 2018 to 19 June 2018

The Welsh Government seeks views on a supplement to the “UK plan for tackling roadside nitrogen dioxide concentrations 2017”.

Heat in buildings

From 19 March 2018 to 11 June 2018

BEIS seeks evidence on action that can be taken to phase out high carbon fossil fuel heating in off gas grid buildings.

Cycling and walking safety

From 9 March 2018 to 1 June 2018

The Department for Transport (DfT) is calling for evidence on ways to make cycling and walking safer.

Statutory guidance on fire safety: use of desktop studies

From 11 April 2018 to 25 May 2018

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government seeks views on plans to restrict the use of assessments in lieu of tests with regard to fire safety.

Smart meters

From 17 April 2018 to 24 May 2018

BEIS seeks views on proposals concerning consumers in Great Britain with first generation smart meters who switch energy supplier.

Brexit — the impact on food, farming and the environment

From 27 February 2018 to 8 May 2018

Defra seeks views on its proposals for a Green Brexit.

Electrical safety in the private rented sector

From 17 February 2018 to 16 April 2018

The MHCLG seeks views on recommendations made by the Private Rented Sector Electrical Safety Working Group.

Emissions from non-road mobile machinery

From 20 March 2018 to 10 April 2018

The DfT seeks views on reducing emissions from non-road mobile machinery.

Reducing crime at sites handling waste

From 15 January 2018 to 26 March 2018

Defra and the Welsh Government seek views on proposals to reduce crime and improve performance in the waste sector.

Plastic waste

From 13 March 2018 to 18 May 2018

The Treasury seeks evidence on how changes to the tax system or charges could be used to reduce the amount of single-use plastics that is wasted.

Adventure Activities Licensing Authority

From 12 January 2018 to 9 March 2018

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) seeks views on the activities of the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA).

Older Legislation in Force

Nuclear Installations (Prescribed Sites and Transport) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/42

Effective: On a date to be established

These regulations prescribe the sites and transport for which lower liability limits apply under the Nuclear Installations Act 1965.

Air Quality (Amendment, etc) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018

Reference: 2018/215

Effective: 17 January 2019

These regulations amend and implement certain items of EU legislation regarding air quality.

Sustainable Drainage (Application for Approval Fees) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/1075

Effective: 7 January 2019

These regulations make provision for an approving body to charge fees in relation to applications for approval of sustainable drainage systems in Wales.

Sustainable Drainage (Approval and Adoption Procedure) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/1077

Effective: 7 January 2019

These regulations concern approval of sustainable drainage systems and adoption of such drainage systems in Wales.

Sustainable Drainage (Approval and Adoption) (Wales) Order 2018

Reference: SI 2018/1074

Effective: 7 January 2019

This Order makes provision in relation to the requirement for approval of, and requests for adoption of, sustainable drainage systems in Wales.

Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (Commencement No. 2) (Wales) Order 2018

Reference: SI 2018/557

Effective: 2 May 2018 and 7 January 2019

This Order brings into force provisions of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 in relation to Wales.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013

Reference: SI 2013 No. 3113

Effective: 1 January 2014, 1 January 2016 and 1 January 2019

These regulations transpose the main provisions of Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (the WEEE Directive).

Directive (EU) 2015/996 establishing common noise assessment methods

Reference: 2015/996

Effective: 31 December 2018

An EU directive has been published establishing common noise assessment methods.

Ship Recycling (Requirements in Relation to Hazardous Materials on Ships) (Amendment etc) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/1122

Effective: 31 December 2018

These regulations make provision in connection with those parts of the EU Ship Recycling Regulation that concern the construction of a ship, the ship during its working life and its preparation for recycling.

Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013 on ship recycling

Reference: 1257/2013

Effective: No later than 31 December 2018

Regulation 1257/2013 concerns ship recycling.

Conservation of Habitats and Species and Planning (Various Amendments) (England and Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/1307

Effective: 28 December 2018

These regulations transpose Article 6(3) of the EU’s Habitats Directive by amending various items of UK legislation relating to planning and the conservation of habitats and species.

Building (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/1230

Effective: 21 December 2018

These regulations amend the Building Regulations 2010 (as already amended) to respond to a Government consultation on banning the use of combustible materials in the external walls of high-rise residential buildings.

Decision (EU) 2018/2013 on dangerous chemicals

Reference: 2018/2013

Effective: 18 December 2018

An EU decision has been published identifying a substance of very high concern under the REACH Regulation.

Directive (EU) 2017/845 on marine strategies

Reference: 2017/845

Effective: 7 December 2018

An EU directive has been published setting out the elements to be taken into account for the preparation of marine strategies.

Toy safety, bisphenol A

Reference: 2017/898

Effective: 26 November 2018

An EU directive has been published amending the Toy Safety Directive as regards the use of bisphenol A.

Building (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/552

Effective: 1 November 2018

These regulations amend the Building Regulations 2010.

Poisons Act 1972 (Explosives Precursors) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/451

Effective: 1 May, 1 July and 1 November 2018

These regulations amend the Poisons Act 1972 with regard to a number of explosives precursors.

Toy safety

Reference: 2017/738

Effective: 28 October 2018

An EU directive has been published amending the Toy Safety Directive as regards lead.

Nuclear Safeguards Act 2018 (Commencement No 1) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/1079

Effective: 26 October 2018

These regulations bring into force specified provisions of the Nuclear Safeguards Act 2018.

Nuclear Safeguards Act 2018

Reference: Chapter 15

Effective: Various dates in 2018 and as the Secretary of State will announce by future regulations

The Nuclear Safeguards Act 2018 creates the legal framework for a nuclear safeguards regime to operate in the UK.

Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017 (Commencement No 5) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/567

Effective: 1 October 2018

These regulations partially bring into force s.14 of the Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017 regarding planning permission.

Town and Country Planning (Pre-commencement Conditions) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/566

Effective: 1 October 2018

These regulations provide that, in specified circumstances, planning permission may be granted subject to a pre-commencement condition without the applicant’s written agreement.

Offshore Environmental Civil Sanctions Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/800

Effective: 1 October 2018

These regulations give the Secretary of State the power to impose civil sanctions by way of fixed and variable monetary penalties.

Home Loss Payments (Prescribed Amounts) (England) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/915

Effective: 1 October 2018

These regulations update the amount of home loss payments payable in England under the Land Compensation Act 1973.

Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment No 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018

Effective: 29 September 2018

These regulations increase amounts of lump sums payable to people with diffuse mesothelioma by 3%.

Social Security (Industrial Injuries) (Prescribed Diseases) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018

Reference: SR 2018/151

Effective: 28 September 2018

These regulations amend the list of diseases for which industrial injuries disablement benefit is payable.

Ecodesign requirements for certain cooling products

Reference: 2016/2281

Effective: 1 January and 26 September 2018

An EU regulation has been published regarding the ecodesign requirements for certain cooling products.

Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Type-Approval and Emission of Gaseous and Particulate Pollutants) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/764

Effective: 21 September 2018

These regulations implement the EU’s NRMM Regulation with regard to gaseous and particulate pollutant emission limits.

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/942

Effective: 17 September and 10 November 2018

These regulations make amendments to a large number of pieces of legislation within Defra’s remit.

Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/219

Effective: 1 September 2018

These regulations provide a new regulatory framework in Scotland for radioactive substances activities.

Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018

Reference: Chapter 18

Effective: Various dates in 2018 and as the Secretary of State will announce by future regulations

The Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 is intended to enable consumers in the UK to benefit from improvements in transport technology.

Occupational exposure limit values

Reference: 2017/164

Effective: 21 August 2018

An EU directive has been published establishing a fourth list of indicative OELVs.

Regulation (EC) No 689/2008 on the export and import of dangerous chemicals

Reference: 689/2008

Effective: 1 August 2008

Regulation 689/2008 concerns the export and import of dangerous chemicals.

Protecting workers from exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at work

Reference: COM(2017) 11 final

Effective: 1 August 2018

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to amend the Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive by addressing exposure to seven more priority chemicals.

Cableway Installations Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/816

Effective: 30 July 2018

These regulations provide for the control of cableways installations under EU Regulation 2016/424 and for related enforcement.

Airports (Noise-related Operating Restrictions) (England and Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/785

Effective: 23 July 2018

These regulations implement the requirement to designate competent authorities for the purposes of EU Regulation 598/2014 with regard to the introduction of noise-related operating restrictions at Union airports.

Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Act 2018

Reference: Chapter 19

Effective: 20 July 2018 and on such future dates as the Secretary of State will announce by regulations

The Act aims to allow for the introduction of administrative systems for haulage permits and a trailer registration scheme, which may be needed after the UK leaves the EU.

Safety of insulation materials

Reference: 2016/1017

Effective: 14 July 2018

An EU regulation has been published amending the REACH Regulation with regard to exposure to ammonia released from cellulose wadding insulation materials.

Offshore Installations (Safety Zones) Order 2018

Reference: SI 2018/807

Effective: 13 July 2018

This Order establishes safety zones around 38 subsea installations.

Dangerous chemicals in cosmetic products

Reference: 2018/885

Effective: 11 July 2018

An EU regulation has been published restricting the use of a chemical in certain cosmetic products.

Hazardous Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/721

Effective: 05 July 2018

These regulations amend legislation which refers to the EU’s Waste Directive.

Radioactive Contaminated Land (Modification of Enactments) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/725

Effective: 4 July 2018

These regulations are part of a package of measures to transpose Directive 2013/59/Euratom regarding protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation.

National emissions of atmospheric pollutants

Reference: 2016/2284

Effective: 1 July 2018

An EU directive has been published on the reduction of national emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants.

Electrical and electronic components containing lead as an alloying element in copper

Reference: 2018/741

Effective: 01 July 2019

An EU directive has been published amending the RoHS 2 Directive as regards an exemption for certain electrical and electronic components containing lead as an alloying element in copper.

Environmental Protection (Microbeads) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/760

Effective: 30 June 2018

These regulations prohibit the use of microbeads as an ingredient in the manufacture of rinse-off personal care products.

Safe operation of roll-on roll-off ferries and high-speed passenger craft

Reference: COM(2016) 371 final

Effective: 30 June 2018

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to update the rules on the safe operation of ro-ro ferry and high-speed passenger craft.

Safety of toys

Reference: COM(2016) 560 final

Effective: 2018

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to update the Toy Safety Directive.

Regulatory Reform (Specification of Basic Safety Standards Directive) (Scotland) Order 2018

Reference: SSI 2018/192

Effective: 27 June 2018

This order enables the EU’s Basic Safety Standards Directive to be transposed under the Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014.

Radioactive Contaminated Land (Enabling Powers and Modification of Enactments) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/429

Effective: 18 April and 22 June 2018

These regulations are part of a package of measures transposing Directive 2013/59/Euratom on protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation.

Environmental Protection (Microbeads) (England) Regulations 2017

Reference: SI 2017/1312

Effective: 9 January and 19 June 2018

These regulations prohibit the use of microbeads as an ingredient in the manufacture of rinse-off personal care products.

Environmental Protection (Microbeads) (Scotland) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/162

Effective: 19 June 2018

These regulations prohibit the use of microbeads in the manufacture of rinse-off personal care products and the sale of such products containing microbeads.

Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/647

Effective: 15 June 2018

These regulations concern the quality of water supplied by water undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in Wales for drinking, washing, cooking and food preparation.

Endocrine-disrupting substances

Reference: 2017/2100

Effective: 7 June 2018

An EU regulation has been published setting out scientific criteria for the determination of endocrine-disrupting properties in biocides.

Landfill of waste

Reference: COM(2015) 594 final

Effective: 2018

The European Commission has put forward a proposal amending the Landfill Directive.

Packaging waste

Reference: COM(2015) 596 final

Effective: 2018

The European Commission has put forward a proposal amending the Packaging Waste Directive.

Waste from end-of-life vehicles, batteries and accumulators, and electrical and electronic equipment

Reference: COM(2015) 593 final

Effective: 2018

The European Commission has put forward a proposal amending three directives concerning various aspects of waste.

Waste policy

Reference: COM(2015) 595 final

Effective: 2018

The European Commission has put forward a proposal amending the Waste Directive.

Fire and Rescue Authorities (National Framework) (England) Order 2018

Reference: SI 2018/560

Effective: 1 June 2018

This Order brings into effect a new Fire and Rescue National Framework for England.

Energy performance of buildings

Reference: COM(2016) 765 final

Effective: Unknown

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to amend the EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.

Radioactive Substances (Modification of Enactments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018

Reference: SR 2018/116

Effective: 1 June 2018

These regulations help to transpose the EU's Basic Safety Standards Directive with regard to ionising radiation.

Data Protection Act 2018

Effective: 25 May 2018

The Data Protection Act 2018 aims to modernise data protection laws in the UK to make them fit for purpose for an increasingly digital economy and society.

Hazardous substance in cosmetic products

Reference: 2017/1413

Effective: 24 May 2018

An EU regulation has been published concerning the use of zinc oxide as a colourant.

Preventing the use of dangerous chemicals in windscreen washing fluids

Reference: 2018/589

Effective: 9 May 2018

An EU regulation has been published amending the REACH Regulation as regards methanol in windscreen washing fluids.

Protecting workers from dangerous chemicals

Reference: 2018/588

Effective: 9 May 2018

An EU regulation has been published amending the REACH Regulation to address risks to the health of workers exposed to NMP.

Ionising Radiation (Basic Safety Standards) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/482

Effective: 8 May 2018

These regulations partly transpose Directive 2013/59/Euratom laying down basic safety standards for protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation.

Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2018

Effective: 2 May 2018

These regulations are part of a package of measures transposing Directive 2013/59/Euratom on protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation.

Identification of dangerous chemicals

Reference: 2018/636

Effective: 25 April 2018

An EU decision has been published with regard to the identification of DCHP as a substance of very high concern under the REACH Regulation.

Personal protective equipment

Reference: 2016/425

Effective: 21 October 2016 and 21 April 2018

An EU regulation has been published replacing Directive 89/686/EC with regard to PPE.

Regulation (EU) 2016/426 on appliances burning gaseous fuels

Reference: 2016/426

Effective: 21 October 2016 and 21 April 2018

An EU regulation has been published replacing Directive 2009/142/EC with regard to appliances burning gaseous fuels.

Gas Appliances (Enforcement) and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/389

Effective: 21 April 2018

These regulations provide for the enforcement of EU Regulation 2016/426 on appliances burning gaseous fuels.

Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/390

Effective: 21 April 2018

These regulations provide for the enforcement of EU Regulation 2016/425 on PPE, to ensure that PPE on the EU market provides the highest level of protection against hazards, using CE marking to provide evidence of this protection.

Dangerous chemicals

Reference: 2018/594

Effective: 19 April 2018

An EU Decision has been published identifying a substance of very high concern under the REACH Regulation.

Justification of Practices Involving Ionising Radiation (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/430

Effective: 18 April 2018

These regulations are part of a package of measures transposing Directive 2013/59/Euratom on protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation.

Civil Aviation (Investigation of Air Accidents and Incidents) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/321

Effective: 9 April 2018

These regulations exclude injuries arising from air accidents from the reporting requirements in RIDDOR.

Gas Safety (Installation and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/139

Effective: 6 April 2018

These regulations update the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998.

Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/352

Effective: 6 April 2018

These regulations update earlier legislating to take account of more recent EU directives.

Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Hours of Work) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/58

Effective: 6 April 2018

These regulations implement various items of EU legislation with regard to the working time of seafarers.

Personal Injuries (NHS Charges) (Amounts) Amendment Regulations 2018

Effective: 1 April 2018

These regulations update provision for charges payable under the NHS charges recovery scheme.

Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/315

Effective: 1 April 2018

These regulations update the Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) Regulations 2008.

Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/316

Effective: 1 April 2018

These regulations update the Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) Regulations 1988.

Environmental Damage (Prevention and Remediation) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2017

Reference: SI 2017/1177

Effective: 1 April 2018

These regulations implement Directive 2004/35/EC on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage.

Control of Mercury (Enforcement) Regulations 2017

Reference: SI 2017/1200

Effective: 1 April 2018

These regulations provide for offences, penalties and enforcement powers in support of the EU's Mercury Regulation.

Building (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2017

Reference: SI 2017/1274

Effective: 15 January 2018, 28 February 2018 and 1 April 2018

These regulations amend the Building Regulations 2010 in relation to Wales with particular reference to the provision of automatic fire suppression systems.

Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018

Reference: SR 2018/59

Effective: 01 April 2018

These regulations amend the Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008 to increase amounts of lump sums payable.

Export and import of hazardous chemicals

Reference: 2018/172

Effective: 1 April 2018

An EU regulation has been published updating EU Regulation 649/2012 concerning the export and import of hazardous chemicals.

Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) (Custodial Premises) Subordinate Provisions Order 2018

Reference: SI 2018/454

Effective: 30 March 2018

This Order concerns the enforcing authority for certain types of custodial premises.

Hazardous waste

Reference: COM(2017) 23 final

Effective: 30 March 2018

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to amend the Waste Framework Directive with regard to ecotoxicity.

Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (2017 Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018

Reference: SR 2018/55

Effective: 24 March 2018

These regulations update payments due to people with diffuse mesothelioma or to their dependants.

Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution from Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/68

Effective: 12 March 2018

These regulations implement in the UK the revised version of Annex II of the MARPOL Convention.

Merchant Shipping (International Load Line Convention) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/155

Effective: 9 March 2018

These regulations implement the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966 as amended.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/102

Effective: 1 March 2018

These regulations amend the WEEE Regulations 2013 with regard to the collection, treatment, recovery and disposal of WEEE.

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