by westoncompliance | Jul 15, 2026 | Chemicals, Environment, MMO, Oil Pollution, UK
The MMO has updated the following in its list of approved oil spill treatment products:Disperep 12 has just passed the renewal process.Read more…Source: MMO.
by westoncompliance | Jul 13, 2026 | Chemicals, Consultation, Fire fighting systems, protection, Health and Safety Executive, UK
The HSE, acting as the UK REACH Agency, was asked by Defra, with the agreement of the Scottish and Welsh Governments, to assess a potential restriction on PFAS in firefighting foams. Following a six-month public consultation and advice from independent scientific...
by westoncompliance | May 22, 2026 | Brexit, Chemicals, Health and Safety Executive, HMSO, UK
These regulations revoke, revoke and replace, and revoke and make alternative provision for provisions of the following three instruments—Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling...
by westoncompliance | Feb 27, 2026 | Chemicals, Consultation, Health and Safety Executive, Regulatory Process, UK
The HSE’s public consultation on proposed reforms to chemicals legislation contributed to the draft of the Chemicals (Health and Safety) (Amendment, Consequential and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026.The regulations use powers in the Retained EU Law...
by westoncompliance | Feb 25, 2026 | Chemicals, Consultation, Fire fighting systems, protection, Health and Safety Executive, REACH, Safety, UK
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) launched a public consultation under UK REACH concerning proposed restrictions on the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting foams (FFF), following a detailed risk assessment and regulatory analysis.This...
by westoncompliance | Feb 17, 2026 | Chemicals, Environment, OPRED, Permits and Licences, UK
OPRED has issued Environmental Alert 001/2026, reminding offshore chemical permit holders that chemicals used in open systems – where there is a possibility of discharge to the marine environment during normal use – must be registered with Cefas and...
by westoncompliance | Dec 22, 2025 | Chemicals, DESNZ, Hazardous Materials, OPRED, OSPAR, UK
OPRED has sent out a communication regarding the OSPAR annual reporting on the phase out of offshore chemical discharges which are, or contain, hazardous substances.There is a covering letter and related guidance on how to complete and submit the required annual...
by westoncompliance | Nov 27, 2025 | Biocides, Chemicals, Data, HMSO, UK
These regulations – made 24 November 2025 and coming into force on 30 December 2025 – amend how data‑protection periods apply under the GB version of the biocidal‑product rules (originally from EU Regulation 528/2012). They update transitional provisions...
by westoncompliance | Nov 27, 2025 | Chemicals, Environment, Marine, MCA, Pollution, UK
The MCA has updated this guidance, which outlines the standards to be met by organisations delivering Tier 2 response services in the UK, by updating contact details in Appendix 6 and replacing the Appendix 7 attachment to a newer version.Read more…Source:...
by westoncompliance | Sep 11, 2025 | Chemicals, Consultation, Defra, Occupational Health, REACH, UK
Defra launched a consultation proposing to extend the UK REACH transitional registration deadlines currently set for October 2026, October 2028, and October 2030, as well as the corresponding requirement for the Health and Safety Executive to carry out compliance...
by westoncompliance | Aug 19, 2025 | Chemicals, Consultation, Fire fighting systems, protection, REACH, Safety, UK
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a public consultation under UK REACH concerning proposed restrictions on the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting foams (FFF), following a detailed risk assessment and regulatory...
by westoncompliance | Aug 6, 2025 | Chemicals, Defra, Occupational Health, REACH, Regulatory Process, UK
This Memorandum of Understanding, which came into force on 5 August 2025, formally establishes the respective roles and responsibilities of Defra and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the development, hosting, funding, and operation of the “Comply with...
by westoncompliance | Aug 1, 2025 | Chemicals, Defra, Health and Safety Executive, Occupational Health, Onshore, REACH, UK
This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) sets out the agreement between Defra and the HSE, in relation to the funding and delivery of competent authority functions undertaken by HSE for pesticides/PPPs (plant protection products) and detergents; the functions of ‘the...
by westoncompliance | Aug 1, 2025 | Chemicals, Environment, Marine, MMO, Pollution, UK
The MMO has removed Corexit EC9500B from its list of approved oil spill treatment products.Read more…Source: MMO.
by westoncompliance | Jul 18, 2025 | Chemicals, Consultation, Defra, REACH, UK
Defra has launched a public consultation—open from 14 July to 8 September 2025—proposing to extend the UK REACH transitional registration deadlines currently set for October 2026, October 2028, and October 2030, as well as the corresponding requirement for the Health...
by westoncompliance | Jul 15, 2025 | Chemicals, Environment, Marine, MMO, Pollution, UK
The MMO has updated its list of approved oil spill treatment products to include Eflochem OSD.Read more…Source: MMO.
by westoncompliance | Jun 25, 2025 | Chemicals, Consultation, Imports, Labelling, Packaging, UK
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued this consultation, in line with the Government’s Consultation Principles for consulting with stakeholders. It outlines the proposals for changes to HSE led chemicals policy and seeks views on:...
by westoncompliance | Jun 13, 2025 | Chemicals, Offshore Installation, OPRED, Permits and Licences, UK
OPRED has issued a new Environmental Alert (001/2025) reminding all offshore oil and gas permit holders of their responsibilities regarding the use and injection of offshore chemicals.The notice highlights recent instances where actual injection concentrations...
by westoncompliance | May 21, 2025 | Chemicals, Environment, HMSO, Onshore, Persistent organic pollutants, Pollution, UK
These regulations make amendments to remove the entries concerning Dechlorane Plus and UV-328.Read more…Source: HMSO.
by westoncompliance | May 8, 2025 | Chemicals, Environment, Marine, MMO, Pollution, UK
The MMO has updated its list of approved oil spill treatment products. The list includes the name, nature and type, and approved use.Read more…Source: MMO.
