Source: Environment Agency, National Packaging Waste Database, http://npwd.environment-agency.gov.uk/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Environment+Agency&utm_campaign=3153895_October+-+issue+23&utm_content=Packaging&dm_i=2WX,1VLK7,BJ9KL4,6RQGJ,1 DEFRA have requested that the below information note is made available via NPWD. This information note outlines changes to the Packaging Directive on the scope of what is considered to be regarded as packaging.…
Source: Environment Agency, http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/144676.aspx?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Environment+Agency&utm_campaign=3153895_October+-+issue+23&utm_content=Legislationlink This Order brings into force the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 which repeals the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 1964 and replaces the previous system of site registration with a new system of licensing, which will be administered…
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Source: JISC Legal, NLA media access and Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) have announced a collaboration designed to simplify copyright licensing for FE, HE and schools. From 2014 colleges and universities who copy newspaper content included within the NLA’s repertoire will…
Source: JISC Legal, The Law Commission is consulting on what legal and practical obstacles exist to data sharing between public bodies. The consultation is open until 16 December 2013, with the findings due in spring 2014. The Law Commission seeks views on…
Source: JISC Legal, The Information Commissioner has published updated guidance on compliance with the time limits for responding to information requests as set out in the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. The new Time Limits…
Source: Department of Health, Published 30 September 2013 G8 dementia summit: have your say on improving dementia research Department of Health is inviting people to give their views about dementia research in the run-up to the G8 dementia summit on 11…
Source: HSE, http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2013/hse-legislation-changes.htm?eban=govdel-press-release&cr=01-Oct-2013 RIDDOR Changes to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 1995 have been introduced that clarify and simplify the reporting requirements, while ensuring that the data collected gives an accurate and useful picture of workplace…
Source: HSE, http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2013/hse-legislation-changes.htm?eban=govdel-press-release&cr=01-Oct-2013 The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 have been amended to remove the requirement for HSE to approve first aid training and qualifications. The change is part of HSE’s work to reduce the burden on businesses and…
Source: Environment and Business, EA Changes to how we permit – IED update Do you have an installation permit or an exemption? We will be changing the way we permit and who we permit as a result of the Industrial…