7 January 2022
International transport organisations and unions representing road, air and sea transport have come together to warn world leaders that their “knee-jerk reactions” to the Omicron variant are putting the global supply chain at greater risk of collapse.
7 January 2022
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has confirmed that a European Commission Decision to withdraw, by 26 June 2022, the marketing authorisations (MAs) of veterinary medicines containing zinc oxide for oral administration to food-producing animals is part of retained EU law.
6 January 2022
The Department for International Trade (DIT) has updated a number of its guides to trading with other countries to add details of how to find the correct rule of origin for export.
6 January 2022
An independent review creating a new “Gold Standard’” in public sector construction frameworks has been published by the Cabinet Office.
6 January 2022
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has updated its guide on how businesses can form a partnership with a local authority to provide detailed advice.
6 January 2022
We reported earlier this week that Prime Minister Boris Johnson intended to recommend to his Cabinet colleagues that England should remain under Plan B and not impose further restrictions (see Daily tests for workers in key industries).
5 January 2022
UK businesses are likely to face due diligence requirements to ensure their products are not linked to illegal deforestation.
5 January 2022
The Scottish Government has awarded a further £6.2 million in grants to 20 Scottish bus and coach operators to help with the financial costs associated with engine and exhaust retrofitting.
5 January 2022
New Year’s Day saw the arrival of new inspections for heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers arriving at the Port of Dover, Eurotunnel or Holyhead (see “Hauliers warned of New Year changes to goods movement”).
5 January 2022
Statistics have been published covering work-related ill health, non-fatal workplace injuries and enforcement action taken by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), in the 2020/21 period.