by westoncompliance | Sep 11, 2026 | Consultation, Defra, Environment, Persistent organic pollutants, Pollution, Regulatory Process, UK
The Defra POPs Consultation 2026 sought views on proposed updates to Persistent Organic Pollutants regulations, to reflect new substances added under the Stockholm Convention and to consider further policy changes.It focused on how these chemicals should be restricted...
by westoncompliance | Sep 8, 2026 | Consultation, Emissions, Hydrogen, UK, UK ETS
The UK ETS Authority is seeking views on two targeted technical changes to the free allocation rules for hydrogen production. The first would treat hydrogen supplied to another refinery or organic chemical installation in the same way as equivalent on-site use, where...
by westoncompliance | Sep 4, 2026 | Consultation, Marine, MCA, Navigation, Safety, SOLAS, UK
The MCA are seeking views on the proposed new Merchant Shipping (Safety of Navigation) Regulations 2027 to revoke and replace the existing 2020 Regulations.The proposed Regulations will reflect updates made to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at...
by westoncompliance | Aug 25, 2026 | Consultation, Environment, Regulatory Process, SEPA, UK
This consultation sought feedback on proposed changes to SEPA’s authorisation framework, including clarifying application requirements for fit and proper person assessments, updating public participation guidance, specifying the authorisation needed for certain...
by westoncompliance | Aug 21, 2026 | Asbestos, Consultation, Health and Safety Executive, Occupational Health, Safety, UK
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is conducting a statutory review of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012).This review is separate to the recent consultation but is using the evidence collected during that time. Views and information are being...
by westoncompliance | Aug 21, 2026 | CAA, Consultation, Life saving appliances, Radio Beacons, UK
The CAA has published a proposed Airworthiness Directive requiring inspections and built-in testing of certain Techtest personal locator beacons (PLBs) and emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) after reports of battery depletion, to ensure the equipment remains...
by westoncompliance | Jul 24, 2026 | CAA, Consultation, Life saving appliances, Radio Beacons, UK
The CAA has published a proposed Airworthiness Directive requiring inspections and built-in testing of certain Techtest personal locator beacons (PLBs) and emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) after reports of battery depletion, to ensure the equipment remains...
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 | Jul 8, 2026 | Consultation, Health and Safety Executive, Occupational Health, RIDDOR, UK
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) held a consultation on proposed updates to RIDDOR 2013, focused on clarifying definitions, expanding occupational disease reporting, broadening accepted diagnoses, and updating dangerous occurrences lists. The consultation also...
by westoncompliance | Jul 1, 2026 | Consultation, Environment, Regulatory Process, SEPA, UK
This consultation seeks feedback on proposed changes to SEPA’s authorisation framework, including clarifying application requirements for fit and proper person assessments, updating public participation guidance, specifying the authorisation needed for certain...
by westoncompliance | Jul 1, 2026 | Consultation, Health and Safety Executive, Occupational Health, RIDDOR, UK
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are seeking views on proposed updates to RIDDOR 2013, focusing on clarifying definitions, expanding occupational disease reporting, broadening accepted diagnoses, and updating dangerous occurrences lists. The consultation also...
by westoncompliance | Jun 24, 2026 | Consultation, DBT, OPSS, Product Safety, Regulatory Process, UK
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) and Department for Business and Trade (DBT) sought views from businesses, consumer groups and all other interested stakeholders on a new, modernised and enhanced core product safety framework.The need for a new core...
by westoncompliance | Jun 12, 2026 | CO2, Consultation, DBT, Defra, Supply Chain, UK
The Department of Business and Trade (DBT) and Defra have launched a call for evidence to gather views on improving the resilience, security, and sustainability of the UK’s food and medical-grade CO₂ supply chain. The initiative seeks to address vulnerabilities caused...
by westoncompliance | Jun 8, 2026 | Consultation, Health and Safety Executive, Lead, UK
The HSE held a consultation seeking stakeholder views on proposals and to update, where necessary, the blood lead exposure levels in the Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 (CLAW) and the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) and guidance for CLAW. HSE is also took...
by westoncompliance | Jun 5, 2026 | Carbon Capture and Storage, Consultation, UK, UK ETS
The UK ETS Authority sought feedback on options being considered to streamline the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) regulatory requirements for cross-boundary carbon capture and storage (CCS) pipelines.The options aim to reduce the number of...
by westoncompliance | May 25, 2026 | Consultation, Health and Safety Executive, Lead, UK
The HSE has opened a consultation seeking stakeholder views on proposals and to update, where necessary, the blood lead exposure levels in the Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 (CLAW) and the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) and guidance for CLAW. HSE is also...
by westoncompliance | May 8, 2026 | Carbon Capture and Storage, CO2, Consultation, Fees, Transport, UK
DESNZ sought views on proposed policy positions for supporting COâ‚‚ non-pipeline transport (NPT), including delivery mechanisms, cost support, fee options and risk allocation, the regulatory environment, and standardisation and operational issues.This consultation...
by westoncompliance | Apr 23, 2026 | Carbon Capture and Storage, CO2, Consultation, DESNZ, UK
DESNZ sought views and evidence on how CO2 networks might need to evolve to meet carbon ambitions and support growth within an evolving carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) sector.The summary of responses has now been published.Read more…Source: DESNZ.
by westoncompliance | Apr 16, 2026 | Biodiversity, Consultation, Defra, Habitat, Onshore, Planning, UK, Wildlife
Defra has published the outcome of a consultation it ran on the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).BNG creates and improves natural habitats. BNG ensures development has a measurably...
by westoncompliance | Apr 16, 2026 | Combustion Plant, Consultation, Defra, Emissions, Installation, UK
Defra sought views on reforms to modernise the environmental permitting framework for industry and energy sectors.The consultation covered permitting of ‘industrial’ activities under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016, which...
