Legislation Tracker

Forthcoming Legislation

Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019

Reference
SR 2019/76
Effective
30 April 2019

These regulations amend the Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008, which implement in part the EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.

Regulation (EU) 2019/330 on the export and import of hazardous chemicals

Reference
Regulation (EU) 2019/330
Effective
1 May 2019

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

Pesticides (Maximum Residue Levels) (Amendment etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference
2019/557
Effective
EU Exit Day

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

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

Reference
2019/156
Effective
EU Exit Day

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.

Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference
SR 2019/282
Effective
EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning the waste regime in Northern Ireland continues to operate effectively.

Chemicals (Health and Safety) and Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) (Amendment, etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference
SI 2019/720
Effective
EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning chemical regulation and GMOs continues to operate effectively.

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

Reference
SI 2018/1278
Effective
EU Exit Day

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

Product Safety and Metrology etc (Amendment, etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference
SI 2019/696
Effective
EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation in the fields of product safety and metrology continues to operate effectively.

Marine Environment (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019

Reference
SSI 2019/55
Effective
EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation relating to the marine environment, marine licensing and environmental impact assessments for marine works continues to operate effectively.

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

Reference
SI 2018/1370
Effective
EU Exit Day

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

Radiation (Emergency Preparedness and Public Information) Regulations 2019

Reference
SI 2019/703
Effective
EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning emergencies caused by ionising radiation continues to operate effectively.

Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference
SR 2019/271
Effective
EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation in Northern Ireland on various aspects of waste continues to operate effectively.

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

Reference
SI 2018/1377
Effective
EU Exit Day

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.

REACH etc (Amendment, etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference
SI 2019/758
Effective
EU Exit Day

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

Merchant Shipping and Other Transport (Environmental Protection) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference
2019/311
Effective
EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning environmental impact assessments for certain transport purposes and legislation on the sulphur content of marine fuels continues to operate effectively.

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

Reference
SI 2018/1407
Effective
EU Exit Day

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.

Floods and Water (Amendment, etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference
2019/558
Effective
EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning floods and water continues to operate effectively.

Air Quality Standards (Wales) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference
SI 2019/390
Effective
EU Exit Day

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

Construction Products (Amendment, etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference
SI 2019/465
Effective
EU Exit Day

These regulations amend, in the context of Brexit, retained EU law in relation to the marketing of construction products.

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference
2019/778
Effective
EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation on issues relating to the environment, food and rural affairs continues to operate effectively.

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

Reference
2019/24
Effective
EU Exit Day

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

REACH etc (Amendment etc) (EU Exit) (No 2) Regulations 2019

Reference
SI 2019/858
Effective
Immediately before Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following the withdrawal of the UK from the EU, legislation concerning the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals (REACH) continues to operate effectively.

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

Reference
SI 2019/74
Effective
EU Exit Day

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

Town and Country Planning (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference
SI 2019/456
Effective
EU Exit Day

These regulations amend various items of legislation affecting town and country planning in Wales to ensure that it continues to operate effectively after Brexit.

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

Reference
SI 2019/96
Effective
EU Exit Day

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.

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

Reference
2019/188
Effective
28 February and Exit Day

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

Environment and Wildlife (Legislative Functions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference
2019/473
Effective
EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning the environment, wildlife and industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control) continues to operate effectively.

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

Reference
2019/90
Effective
EU Exit Day

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

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

Reference
2019/190
Effective
EU Exit Day

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

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

Reference
SI 2019/458
Effective
EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning the environment continues to operate effectively

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

Reference
SI 2019/88
Effective
EU Exit Day

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

Environmental Protection (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference
SI 2019/289
Effective
EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning waste management and air and environmental quality control in Northern Ireland continues to operate effectively.

Flood and Water (Amendments) (England and Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference
SI 2019/460
Effective
EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation affecting England and Wales in the field of environmental protection, water and flooding continues to operate effectively.

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

Reference
SI 2019/114
Effective
EU Exit Day

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.

Ship Recycling (Facilities and Requirements for Hazardous Materials on Ships) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference
SI 2019/277
Effective
EU Exit Day

These regulations address failures of retained EU law in regard to ship recycling to operate effectively in the UK following Brexit.

Environment (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference
SI 2019/559
Effective
EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation relating to wildlife, environmental protection, water resources and pesticides continues to operate effectively.

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

Reference
2019/112
Effective
EU Exit Day

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

Environmental Noise (Wales) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference
2019/247
Effective
EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation in Wales concerning environmental noise continues to operate effectively.

Floods and Water (Amendment, etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference
2019/629
Effective
EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation in the fields of floods and water continues to operate effectively.

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

Reference
2019/26
Effective
EU Exit Day

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.

Environmental Protection (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference
2019/289
Effective
EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning waste management and air and environmental quality control in Northern Ireland continues to operate effectively.

Town and Country Planning and Electricity Works (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019

Reference
SSI 2019/80
Effective
Seven days after EU Exit Day.

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation in the fields of environmental protection, town and country planning, electricity works, and hazardous substances continues to operate effectively in Scotland.

Directive (EU) 2017/2102 on hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment

Reference
Directive (EU) 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.

Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment) Regulations 2019

Reference
SI 2019/492
Effective
12 June 2019

These regulations implement Directive 2017/2102 on reducing the risks posed by hazardous substances to health and the environment by imposing harmonised restrictions.

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.

Directive (EU) 2018/740 on electrical and electronic components containing lead as an alloying element in aluminium

Reference
Directive (EU) 2018/740
Effective
1 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.

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.

Directive (EU) 2018/741 on electrical and electronic components containing lead as an alloying element in copper

Reference
Directive (EU) 2018/741
Effective
1 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.

Directive (EU) 2018/739 on electrical and electronic components containing lead as an alloying element in steel

Reference
Directive (EU) 2018/739
Effective
1 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.

Directive (EU) 2018/738 on electrical and electronic components containing lead in cermet-based trimmer potentiometer elements

Reference
Directive (EU) 2018/738
Effective
1 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.

Directive (EU) 2018/736 on electrical and electronic components containing lead in glass or ceramic

Reference
Directive (EU) 2018/736
Effective
1 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.

Directive (EU) 2018/742 on electrical and electronic components containing lead in high melting temperature solders

Reference
Directive (EU) 2018/742
Effective
1 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 high melting temperature solders.

Directive (EU) 2018/737 on electrical and electronic components containing lead in solders

Reference
Directive (EU) 2018/737
Effective
1 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.

Directive (EU) 2015/863 on restricted substances in electrical and electronic equipment

Reference
Directive (EU) 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.

Regulation (EU) 2018/978 on cosmetic products

Reference
Regulation (EU) 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.

Drug Driving (Specified Limits) (Scotland) Regulations 2019

Reference
2019/83
Effective
21 October 2019

These regulations specify the controlled drugs and their limits for which it is an offence for a person with them in their system to drive or to be in charge of a vehicle in Scotland.

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.

Directive (EU) 2018/725 on the safety of toys, as regards chromium VI

Reference
Directive (EU) 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.

Directive (EU) 201/2109 on the registration of persons sailing on board passenger ships

Reference
Directive (EU) 2017/2109
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.

Directive (EU) 2017/2110 on the safe operation of Ro-Ro passenger ships and high-speed passenger craft

Reference
Directive (EU) 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.

Directive (EU) 2017/2108 on safety rules and standards for passenger ships

Reference
Directive (EU) 2017/2108

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.

Regulation (EU) 2018/1881 amending REACH to address the nanoforms of substances

Reference
Regulation (EU) 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.

Regulation (EU) 2016/2235 on restrictions on the use of bisphenol A

Reference
Regulation (EU) 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 (EU) 2017/2398 on the protection of workers from exposure to carcinogens or mutagens

Reference
Directive (EU) 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.

Regulation (EU) 2018/35 on dangerous chemicals in cosmetic products

Reference
Regulation (EU) 2018/35
Effective
31 January 2020

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

Directive (EU) 2019/173 on the use of lead and cadmium in printing inks for the application of enamels on glasses

Reference
Directive (EU) 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.

Directive (EU) 2019/174 on the use of lead bound in crystal glass

Reference
Directive (EU) 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.

Directive (EU) 2019/178 on the use of lead in bearings and bushes applied in certain non-road professional use equipment

Reference
Directive (EU) 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.

Directive (EU) 2019/172 on the use of lead in certain solders

Reference
Directive (EU) 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.

Directive (EU) 2019/169 on the use of lead in dielectric ceramic

Reference
Directive (EU) 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.

Directive (EU) 2019/170 on the use of lead in PZT-based dielectric ceramic materials

Reference
Directive (EU) 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.

Directive (EU) 2019/177 on the use of lead in the fluorescent powder of discharge lamps containing phosphors

Reference
Directive (EU) 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.

Directive (EU) 2019/176 on the use of lead in the plating layer of certain diodes

Reference
Directive (EU) 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.

Directive (EU) 2019/175 on the use of lead oxide in window assemblies for certain laser tubes

Reference
Directive (EU) 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.

Directive (EU) 2018/852 on packaging and packaging waste

Reference
Directive (EU) 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.

Directive (EU) 2018/849 on end-of-life vehicles, waste batteries and accumulators, and waste electrical and electronic equipment

Reference
Directive (EU) 2018/849
Effective
5 July 2020

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

Directive (EU) 2018/851 on waste

Reference
Directive (EU) 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.

Directive (EU) 2018/2002 on energy efficiency

Reference
Directive (EU) 2018/2002
Effective
25 October 2020

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

Regulation (EU) 2018/1513 amending REACH as regards substances carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction

Reference
Regulation (EU) 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.

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

Directive (EU) 2018/2001 on promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources

Reference
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Effective
30 June 2021

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

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.

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

Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Amendment) Regulations 2019

Reference
SI 2019/598
Effective
22 April 2019

These regulations amend UK legislation to take account of Directive 2013/59/Euratom laying down basic safety standards for protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation.

Decision (EU) 2019/584 taken in agreement with the United Kingdom extending the period under Article 50(3) TEU

Reference
Decision (EU) 2019/584
Effective
11 April 2019

An EU Decision has been published regarding an extension of the period before the UK leaves the Union.

EU Decision taken in agreement with the UK extending the period under Article 50(3) TEU

Reference
2019/584
Effective
11 April 2019

An EU Decision has been published regarding an extension of the period before the UK leaves the Union.

European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2019

Reference
Chapter 16
Effective
9 April 2019

This Act is somewhat unusual in that, rather than being put forward by the Government, it was proposed by MPs. It requires the Prime Minister to present her plan to request a delay to the Article 50 process, under which the UK is set to leave the European Union, in the form of an amendable motion and prevents her from suggesting any date before 22 May 2019.

Housing and Planning Act 2016 (Commencement No. 10 and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2019

Reference
2019/427
Effective
6 April 2019

These regulations bring into force various provisions of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 affecting Wales.

Income Tax (Construction Industry Scheme) (Amendment) and the Corporation Tax (Security for Payments) Regulations 2019

Reference
2019/384
Effective
6 April 2019

These regulations amend the Income Tax (Construction Industry Scheme) Regulations 2005 to enable HMRC to require security or further security for the payment of sums in respect of which a contractor is, or may be, accountable.

Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2019

Reference
2019/595
Effective
1 April 2019

These regulations amend the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015.

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.

European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Exit Day) (Amendment) Regulations 2019

Reference
SI 2019/590
Effective
29 March 2019

These Regulations confirm that “exit day”, as used in previous legislation, now refers to either 12 April or 22 May 2019.

Environment (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference
2019/584
Effective
EU Exit Day

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

Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference
2019/620
Effective
20 March 2019 and EU Exit Day

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

Rural Affairs, Environment, Fisheries and Food (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (Wales) Regulations 2019

Reference
2019/463
Effective
28 March 2019

These regulations amend in relation to Wales to a number of pieces of secondary legislation in order to update references to UK and European legislation relating, among other sectors, to environmental protection and water.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2019

Reference
2019/644
Effective
25 March 2019

These regulations amend the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Regulations 2012 which implement Directive 2003/87/EC establishing a system for greenhouse gas emissions allowances trading in the UK.

Decision (EU) 2019/450 on publication of the European Assessment Documents for construction products

Reference
Decision (EU) 2019/450
Effective
20 March 2019

An EU Decision has been published regarding European Assessment Documents for construction products.

Decision (EU) 2019/451 on the harmonised standards for construction products

Reference
Decision (EU) 2019/451
Effective
19 March 2019

An EU Decision has been published regarding harmonised standards for construction products.

Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release, etc) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2019

Reference
2019/86
Effective
15 March 2019

These regulations implement, for Scotland, Directive 2015/412 as regards the possibility for the Member States to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of GMOs in their territory.

Environmental Protection (Microbeads) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019

Reference
2019/18
Effective
11 March 2019

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

Regulation (EU) 2017/227 adding a substance to REACH

Reference
Regulation (EU) 2017/227
Effective
2 March 2019

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

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.

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.

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
Directive (EU) 2015/996
Effective
31 December 2018

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

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) 1257/2013 on ship recycling

Reference
Regulation (EU) 1257/2013
Effective
No later than 31 December 2018

This Regulation implements the Hong Kong International Convention for the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships.

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 identifying a substance of very high concern

Reference
Decision (EU) 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 the preparation of marine strategies

Reference
Directive (EU) 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.

Directive (EU) 2017/898 on limit values in toys of bisphenol A

Reference
Directive (EU) 2017/898
Effective
26 November 2018

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

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.

Building (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference
SI 2018/552
Effective
1 November 2018

These regulations amend the Building Regulations 2010.

Directive (EU) 2017/738 on toy safety, as regards lead

Reference
Directive (EU) 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.

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.

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.

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.

Regulation (EU) 2016/2281 on ecodesign requirements for energy-related products

Reference
Regulation (EU) 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.

Directive (EU) 2017/164 establishing occupational exposure limit values

Reference
Directive (EU) 2017/164
Effective
21 August 2018

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

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.

Regulation (EU) 2016/1017 amending REACH as regards inorganic ammonium salts

Reference
Regulation (EU) 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.

Regulation (EU) 2018/885 on cosmetic products

Reference
Regulation (EU) 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.

Directive (EU ) 2016/2284 on the reduction of national emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants

Reference
Directive (EU) 2016/2284
Effective
1 July 2018

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

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.

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.

Regulation (EU) 2017/2100 on endocrine-disrupting substances

Reference
Regulation (EU) 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.

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.

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.

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.

Regulation (EU) 2017/1413 on cosmetic products

Reference
Regulation (EU) 2017/1413
Effective
24 May 2018

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

Regulation (EU) 2018/589 amending REACH as regards methanol

Reference
Regulation (EU) 2018/589
Effective
9 May 2018

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

Regulation (EU) 2018/588 amending REACH as regards 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone

Reference
Regulation (EU) 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

Reference
SI 2018/428
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.

Government Consultations

Fire safety in high rise buildings in Scotland

The Scottish Government seeks views on proposals to strengthen fire safety for people who live in high rise domestic buildings.

Energy efficiency in Scotland

The Scottish Government seeks evidence with regard to a change to the proposed timeframe to deliver energy efficiency standards for all properties across Scotland.

Environmental principles in Wales after Brexit

The Welsh Government seeks views on how to address gaps in environmental principles and governance when the UK leaves the EU.

Fire safety in schools

The DfE seeks evidence with regard to Building Bulletin 100: Design for Fire Safety in Schools.

Fireworks in Scotland

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

Recycling collections in England

Defra seeks views on proposals to improve the quantity and quality of the materials recycled both at home and at work in England.

Reforming the UK packaging producer responsibility system

Defra, the Scottish Government, Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland and the Welsh Government seek views on plans to reform the UK packaging producer responsibility system.

Changing Places Toilets in Scotland

The Scottish Government seeks views on proposals to require Changing Places Toilets, through building standards, in certain types of larger new buildings.

Plastic packaging tax

The Treasury and Defra seek views on the design of the tax on plastic packaging announced in the 2018 Budget.

Environmental principles and governance in Scotland

The Scottish Government seeks views on how effective environmental governance can be maintained in Scotland once the UK leaves the EU.

Energy efficiency and SMEs

BEIS and the Treasury seek views on proposals for an energy efficiency scheme focused on small and medium-sized businesses.

Producer Compliance Schemes under the WEEE Regulations

Defra seeks views on a Producer Compliance Scheme Balancing System under the WEEE Regulations.

Radioactive waste disposal in Wales

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

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

Climate change adaptation in Wales

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

Review of Approved Document B of the Building Regulations

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

Rules on security deposits

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

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

Water resources in England

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

Environment plan for England

Defra seeks views on measuring progress in its for England.

Flood risk activities

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

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

Oil and gas in Scotland

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

Toy Safety Directive

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

Local housing need

The MHCLG seeks views on proposed changes to planning practice guidance on the standard method for assessing local housing need in England.

Hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment

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

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

Merchant Shipping (Safety of Navigation)

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

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

Fire safety: clarification of statutory guidance

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

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

Marine Guidance Notes

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

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

Building Standards compliance and fire safety in Scotland

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

Business use of energy

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

Safety features under the Falsified Medicines Directive

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

Standard rules consultation

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

Planning appeal inquiries

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

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

Combustible materials in high-rise buildings

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

Future of Mobility Grand Challenge

DfT seeks evidence to help to shape its Future of Mobility Grand Challenge.

Transporting pressure equipment and dangerous goods

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

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.

Environment Strategy for Scotland

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

EU’s Ozone Regulation

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

Smoke-free Premises and Vehicles (Wales) Regulations 2018

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

Combustible materials used on high-rise residential buildings

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

Clean Air Strategy

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

Environment policy post-Brexit

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

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

National Radon Action Plan

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

Environmental impact of machine tools and welding equipment

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

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

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

Nitrogen dioxide pollution in England

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

Cotton bud ban in Scotland

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

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

Roadside nitrogen dioxide in Wales

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

Heat in buildings

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

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

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

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

Defra seeks views on its proposals for a Green Brexit.

Older Legislation in Force

Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Amendment) Regulations 2019

Reference
SI 2019/598
Effective
22 April 2019

These regulations amend UK legislation to take account of Directive 2013/59/Euratom laying down basic safety standards for protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation.

Decision (EU) 2019/584 taken in agreement with the United Kingdom extending the period under Article 50(3) TEU

Reference
Decision (EU) 2019/584
Effective
11 April 2019

An EU Decision has been published regarding an extension of the period before the UK leaves the Union.

EU Decision taken in agreement with the UK extending the period under Article 50(3) TEU

Reference
2019/584
Effective
11 April 2019

An EU Decision has been published regarding an extension of the period before the UK leaves the Union.

European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2019

Reference
Chapter 16
Effective
9 April 2019

This Act is somewhat unusual in that, rather than being put forward by the Government, it was proposed by MPs. It requires the Prime Minister to present her plan to request a delay to the Article 50 process, under which the UK is set to leave the European Union, in the form of an amendable motion and prevents her from suggesting any date before 22 May 2019.

Housing and Planning Act 2016 (Commencement No. 10 and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2019

Reference
2019/427
Effective
6 April 2019

These regulations bring into force various provisions of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 affecting Wales.

Income Tax (Construction Industry Scheme) (Amendment) and the Corporation Tax (Security for Payments) Regulations 2019

Reference
2019/384
Effective
6 April 2019

These regulations amend the Income Tax (Construction Industry Scheme) Regulations 2005 to enable HMRC to require security or further security for the payment of sums in respect of which a contractor is, or may be, accountable.

Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2019

Reference
2019/595
Effective
1 April 2019

These regulations amend the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015.

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.

European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Exit Day) (Amendment) Regulations 2019

Reference
SI 2019/590
Effective
29 March 2019

These Regulations confirm that “exit day”, as used in previous legislation, now refers to either 12 April or 22 May 2019.

Environment (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference
2019/584
Effective
EU Exit Day

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

Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference
2019/620
Effective
20 March 2019 and EU Exit Day

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

Rural Affairs, Environment, Fisheries and Food (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (Wales) Regulations 2019

Reference
2019/463
Effective
28 March 2019

These regulations amend in relation to Wales to a number of pieces of secondary legislation in order to update references to UK and European legislation relating, among other sectors, to environmental protection and water.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2019

Reference
2019/644
Effective
25 March 2019

These regulations amend the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Regulations 2012 which implement Directive 2003/87/EC establishing a system for greenhouse gas emissions allowances trading in the UK.

Decision (EU) 2019/450 on publication of the European Assessment Documents for construction products

Reference
Decision (EU) 2019/450
Effective
20 March 2019

An EU Decision has been published regarding European Assessment Documents for construction products.

Decision (EU) 2019/451 on the harmonised standards for construction products

Reference
Decision (EU) 2019/451
Effective
19 March 2019

An EU Decision has been published regarding harmonised standards for construction products.

Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release, etc) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2019

Reference
2019/86
Effective
15 March 2019

These regulations implement, for Scotland, Directive 2015/412 as regards the possibility for the Member States to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of GMOs in their territory.

Environmental Protection (Microbeads) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019

Reference
2019/18
Effective
11 March 2019

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

Regulation (EU) 2017/227 adding a substance to REACH

Reference
Regulation (EU) 2017/227
Effective
2 March 2019

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

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.

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.

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
Directive (EU) 2015/996
Effective
31 December 2018

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

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) 1257/2013 on ship recycling

Reference
Regulation (EU) 1257/2013
Effective
No later than 31 December 2018

This Regulation implements the Hong Kong International Convention for the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships.

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 identifying a substance of very high concern

Reference
Decision (EU) 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 the preparation of marine strategies

Reference
Directive (EU) 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.

Directive (EU) 2017/898 on limit values in toys of bisphenol A

Reference
Directive (EU) 2017/898
Effective
26 November 2018

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

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.

Building (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference
SI 2018/552
Effective
1 November 2018

These regulations amend the Building Regulations 2010.

Directive (EU) 2017/738 on toy safety, as regards lead

Reference
Directive (EU) 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.

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.

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.

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.

Regulation (EU) 2016/2281 on ecodesign requirements for energy-related products

Reference
Regulation (EU) 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.

Directive (EU) 2017/164 establishing occupational exposure limit values

Reference
Directive (EU) 2017/164
Effective
21 August 2018

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

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.

Regulation (EU) 2016/1017 amending REACH as regards inorganic ammonium salts

Reference
Regulation (EU) 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.

Regulation (EU) 2018/885 on cosmetic products

Reference
Regulation (EU) 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.

Directive (EU ) 2016/2284 on the reduction of national emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants

Reference
Directive (EU) 2016/2284
Effective
1 July 2018

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

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.

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.

Regulation (EU) 2017/2100 on endocrine-disrupting substances

Reference
Regulation (EU) 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.

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.

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.

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.

Regulation (EU) 2017/1413 on cosmetic products

Reference
Regulation (EU) 2017/1413
Effective
24 May 2018

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

Regulation (EU) 2018/589 amending REACH as regards methanol

Reference
Regulation (EU) 2018/589
Effective
9 May 2018

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

Regulation (EU) 2018/588 amending REACH as regards 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone

Reference
Regulation (EU) 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

Reference
SI 2018/428
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.