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 | 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 | Apr 29, 2026 | DESNZ, NSTA, Regulatory Process, Reporting, UK
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero is legally required to ensure that the NSTA is subject to a review at least every 3 years to assess how effective the NSTA has been in exercising its functions, and consider...
by westoncompliance | Apr 28, 2026 | Carbon Capture and Storage, CO2, DESNZ, Regulatory Process, UK
DESNZ sought views and evidence on economic regulation for CO2 storage to guide policy and support growth within an evolving carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) sector. This call for evidence closed on 31 October 2025.DESNZ has now published the summary of...
by westoncompliance | Apr 23, 2026 | Accident, HMSO, Regulatory Process, Reportable occurrences, UK, Vessels
The Regulations set out the procedures in relation to the reporting and investigation of specified casualties and incidents which are collectively defined as an “accident”, including the purpose and scope of an investigation, the content of an investigation, and how...
by westoncompliance | Apr 14, 2026 | Certification, Noise, OPSS, Regulatory Process, UK
The OPSS provides guidance to Great Britain and Northern Ireland for businesses on the Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001.The guidance for Great Britain has been updated to reflect the changes made by the Noise Emission in...
by westoncompliance | Apr 1, 2026 | Consultation, DBT, OPSS, Product Safety, Regulatory Process, UK
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) and Department for Business and Trade (DBT) are seeking 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...
by westoncompliance | Mar 24, 2026 | Carbon Capture and Storage, Health and Safety Executive, Hydrogen, Regulatory Process, UK
Regulatory update: The new CCUS and offshore hydrogen production legislation is effective from 6 April 2026.The HSE has published new guidance ahead of implementation to assist in preparing for the changes.Read more…Source: HSE.
by westoncompliance | Mar 20, 2026 | HMSO, Marine, Regulatory Process, UK, Vessels
HMSO has published SI 2026/260 Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which implement the 2022 amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 in UK law by updating existing merchant shipping regulations, including provisions...
by westoncompliance | Mar 19, 2026 | Consultation, Defra, Environment, Onshore, Persistent organic pollutants, Pollution, Regulatory Process, UK
The Defra POPs Consultation 2026 seeks views on proposed updates to Persistent Organic Pollutants regulations, mainly to reflect new substances added under the Stockholm Convention and to consider further policy changes.It focuses on how these chemicals should be...
by westoncompliance | Mar 19, 2026 | Environment, MMO, Onshore, Ports, Regulatory Process, Renewables, UK
The MMO and the UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG) are working together through the Ports Sandbox programme to improve the marine licensing process by making it more consistent, transparent and efficient. Co-designed with industry, the initiative focuses on better...
by westoncompliance | Mar 10, 2026 | International, Marine, MCA, Regulatory Process, Safety, UK
The MCA has published this marine guidance note, which replaces the 2014 ISM regulations and assimilated regulations 336/2006 in implementing the ISM code in UK law. It also closes some legislative gaps, some of which arose due to EU exit.Read more…Source:...
by westoncompliance | Mar 3, 2026 | Carbon Capture and Storage, Consultation, Fees, NSTA, Permits and Licences, Regulatory Process, UK
The NSTA published its response to the consultation on proposed new and amended fees for services related to carbon storage and petroleum/gas storage consents, after receiving four responses (mostly supportive with some concerns).It confirmed it will recommend that...
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 6, 2026 | DESNZ, Hydrogen, Regulatory Process, UK
DESNZ has updated the UK Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard and associated Hydrogen Emissions Calculator through multiple revisions, including publishing new versions of the Standard, bringing it into force for eligibility under the Hydrogen Production Revenue Support...
by westoncompliance | Dec 4, 2025 | Compensation, Consultation, Defra, Environment, Regulatory Process, UK, Wind Energy
Defra has published the outcome to the consultation regarding reforms on the requirements for environmental compensation for offshore wind developments when there is unavoidable damage to a marine protected area (MPA).The UK government will proceed to draft the...
by westoncompliance | Dec 3, 2025 | Consultation, Marine, MCA, Ports, Regulatory Process, UK
The MCA has published the outcome report for the consultation held on updates to the convention list, and a revised approach to port state control regulations following the UK’s exit from the EU.This consultation closed on 1 August 2025.Read more…Source:...
by westoncompliance | Nov 27, 2025 | Fees, HMSO, Marine, Regulatory Process, Renewables, UK, Wind Energy
The Marine Recovery Funds Regulations 2025 establish a framework for “marine recovery funds,” which are paid into by relevant offshore wind activity developers or plan-promoters – i.e., companies building or consenting offshore wind projects, as defined under...
by westoncompliance | Nov 17, 2025 | Consultation, Decommissioning, DESNZ, OPRED, OSPAR, Policy, Regulatory Process, UK
DESNZ and OPRED held a consultation which invited views on draft supplementary guidance for the decommissioning of offshore oil and gas installations, and associated policy proposals:the draft supplementary guidance (guidance on the methodology for considering...
by westoncompliance | Nov 12, 2025 | Marine, MMO, Planning, Regulatory Process, Renewables, UK
The MMO held a wide-ranging consultation with stakeholders – including local authorities, industry, NGOs and others – on draft policies and spatial options for the replacement of the East Marine Plan.Key themes emerged around enhancing nature protection,...
