Identify Livestock for Export 2021 UK Guidance

Changes to export rules for identifying livestock You currently use the country code ‘UK’ on ear tags on livestock. To export livestock to the EU from 1 January 2021, you’ll need to make sure your livestock are also tagged with an ISO country code, which is either: GB (or GBR) 826 Follow the rules in […]

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Composite Food 2021 UK Guidance

What counts as a composite food product Composite food products are for human consumption only. They contain a mix of: processed products of animal origin (POAO) plant products used as a main ingredient – not just added for flavouring or processing Examples are: lasagne pork pies pepperoni pizza cream liqueurs chicken burritos You can continue […]

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Fisheries Business 2021 UK Guidance

Access to waters As an independent coastal state from January 2021, the UK government will be responsible for managing the UK’s territorial waters (out to 12 nautical miles) and the Exclusive Economic Zone (out to 200 nautical miles or the median line with other states). Fishing in UK waters There will be no change to […]

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Vets 2021 UK Guidance

Importing and exporting There are some actions you’ll need to take if you certify animals, germplasm or animal products for import or export between the UK and EU. Exporting animals, germplasm, animal products, fish and fishery products If you’re a private or an official veterinarian (OV), you’ll need to be aware of changes in the […]

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Wildlife Trade 2021 UK Guidance

Contents This guidance does not apply to UK businesses moving goods into, out of, or through Northern Ireland. Further information will be added to GOV.UK in the coming weeks. Find out more about Moving goods into, out of, or through Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild […]

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Environmental Standards

Content Some environmental legislation will stay the same and some will be adapted so that environmental standards will be maintained from 1 January 2021. What will stay the same The UK government is committed to maintaining environmental standards and international obligations from 1 January 2021. The UK will continue its aim set out in the […]

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Developing GMOs

What happens from 1 January 2021 The current controls on the environmental release of GMOs will apply from 1 January 2021. They will be implemented by the competent authorities in the UK. These are: England – Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Northern Ireland – Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Scotland – […]

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Broadcasting 2021 UK Guidance

Contents On 1 January 2021, the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) and the country of origin principle will no longer apply to services under UK jurisdiction broadcast into the EU. However, the European Convention on Transfrontier Television (ECTT) framework will still apply. This means that the 20 EU countries that have signed up to ECTT […]

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EU Business 2021 UK Guidance

EU BUSINESSES Prepare your business for Brexit What your business needs to know The UK is leaving the EU. This leaflet is designed to help EU businesses understand what steps they may need to take to continue trading with the UK after that happens. Make sure you stay up to date, and check your country’s own guidance to find […]

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Calls and Texts UK to EU 2021 UK Guidance

Making phone calls and sending texts to EU and EEA countries after the UK leaves the EU How leaving the EU affects the cost of making phone calls and sending texts from the UK to EU and European Economic Area (EEA) countries. Published 16 October 2019 From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport New […]

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Network Security UK to EU 2021 UK Guidance

NIS Regulations – what UK digital service providers operating in the EU should do from 1 January 2021 What you must do to comply with the regulations covering the security of network and information systems. Published 16 October 2019 From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport New rules for January 2021 The UK has […]

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EU Business Preparation 2021 UK Guidance

Get your EU business ready from 1 January 2021 New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this year. This page tells you what you’ll need to do from 1 January 2021. It will be updated if anything changes. For current information, […]

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Excise Export 2021 UK Guidance

Exporting excise goods to the EU from 1 January 2021 From 1 January 2021, there will be changes to how you export and declare excise goods (alcohol, tobacco and certain oils). Published 10 October 2019 From: HM Revenue & Customs New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period […]

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VAT Digital UK Sales 2021 UK Guidance

Pay VAT when you sell digital services to UK consumers from 1 January 2021 If you’re a non-UK business, find out how you can pay VAT on digital services from 1 January 2021. Published 9 October 2019 From: HM Revenue & Customs New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the […]

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Refund VAT 2021 UK Guidance

Guidance Claim refunds of UK VAT from 1 January 2021 if you’re an EU business New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this year. This page tells you what you’ll need to do from 1 January 2021. It will be updated […]

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Importing Excise Goods 2021 UK Guidance

Importing excise goods to the UK from the EU from 1 January 2021 From 1 January 2021, there will be changes to how you import and declare excise goods (alcohol, tobacco and certain oils). Published 9 October 2019 From: HM Revenue & Customs New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and […]

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Qualified Teacher Status

Applying for qualified teacher status (QTS) from 1 January 2021 How to get qualified teacher status to teach in England if you’re from the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. Published 3 October 2019 From: Department for Education and Teaching Regulation Agency New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period […]

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Cultural Objects Trade 2021 UK Guidance

Exporting or importing objects of cultural interest from 1 January 2021 Updated 2 October 2019 New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this year. This page tells you what you’ll need to do from 1 January 2021. It will be updated […]

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Egg Standards 2021 UK Guidance

Egg marketing standards from 1 January 2021 Marketing standards for egg producers, manufacturers, retailers and distributors from 1 January 2021. New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this year. This page tells you what you’ll need to do from 1 January […]

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Organic Food 2021 UK Guidance

Guidance Moving goods through the Port of Holyhead with an ATA Carnet from 1 January 2021 From 1 January 2021, the Port of Holyhead cannot process ATA Carnets, so you’ll need to go to Roadking Truckstop when moving goods with an ATA Carnet. Published 19 September 2019 New rules for January 2021 The UK has […]

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ATA Through Holyhead

Moving goods through the Port of Holyhead with an ATA Carnet from 1 January 2021 From 1 January 2021, the Port of Holyhead cannot process ATA Carnets, so you’ll need to go to Roadking Truckstop when moving goods with an ATA Carnet. Published 19 September 2019 From: HM Revenue & Customs New rules for January […]

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ATA Through Dover 2021 UK Guidance

Moving goods through the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel with an ATA Carnet from 1 January 2021 From 1 January 2021, the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel cannot process ATA Carnets, so find out where to go when moving goods with an ATA Carnet. Published 19 September 2019 New rules for January 2021 The UK […]

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Transit Through Dover 2021 UK Guidance

Guidance Moving goods through the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel using common transit from 1 January 2021 From 1 January 2021, find alternative offices of destination or departure when moving goods under Common Transit Convention through the Port of Dover or Eurotunnel. s New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and […]

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VAT on Digital Services 2021 UK Guidance

VAT Digital Services For sales made on or after 1 January 2021, you will not be able to use the UK’s VAT Mini One Stop Shop (VAT MOSS) service to declare sales and pay VAT due in EU member states. The final return period for the UK’s VAT MOSS system will be the period ending 31 December 2020. […]

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Nuclear Research 2021 UK Guidance

The UK will leave the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) and will no longer be: a member of the Euratom Research and Training programme a member of Fusion for Energy able to work through the EU on the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project Euratom Research and Training programme Find out about continued UK participation in EU programmes. […]

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Geoblocking 2021 UK Guidance

Overview You do not need to make any changes to how you provide goods and services to customers based in the EU if you already comply with the EU Geo-Blocking Regulation. Selling goods and services into the EU You must follow the EU Geo-Blocking Regulation to sell certain goods and services in the EU from 1 […]

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Poultry Trade 2021 UK Guidance

Exporting poultry meat from the UK to the EU UK exports bearing one or more of these farming or chilling methods (optional indications) must have a certificate from a UK competent authority. Farming method marks Farming method marks include: fed with … % … extensive indoor or barn-reared free range traditional free range free range […]

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Accounting EU Co in UK 2021 UK Guidance

Operating as an EEA company and group with a presence in the UK Group accounts Intermediate UK parent companies with an immediate EEA parent may not be exempt from producing group accounts from January 2021. Find out if you need to prepare group accounts and file them with Companies House. Annual accounts UK registered dormant companies with EEA parents will need to file […]

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Farming Business 2021 UK Guidance

Farm and rural payments: Basic Payment Scheme and Rural Development Programme for England The Basic Payment Scheme will continue for 2020 with the available funding the same as for 2019. To get payments, you’ll need to follow the same standards as you do now. This includes on-site inspections to UK farms. The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) will […]

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Food + Drink Labeling UK 2021 Guiance

Contents Exporting to the EU Goods sold in the UK Exporting to the EU The EU has issued guidance on labelling changes required from 1 January 2021. Check with your EU importer how the EU’s new labelling requirements affect your products. Food products placed on the EU market before 1 January 2021 can continue to be sold, […]

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Bid for Foreign Contracts 2021 UK Guidance

Bidding for overseas contracts: what to expect from 1 January 2021 Information for UK businesses about the UK’s participation in the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) after 1 January 2021. Published 16 August 2019 From: Department for International Trade New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit […]

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Footwear Labelling 2021 UK Guidance

These changes will affect your business if you are: a manufacturer planning to place footwear on the UK market a retailer planning to sell footwear imported from the EU Labelling requirements The rules for what you must show on labels will stay the same. Responsibility for labelling Retailers Retailers will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of […]

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Consumer Right 2021 UK Guidance

Contents Selling to the EU Cross border enforcement Alternative Dispute Resolution and Online Dispute Resolution Package travel insolvency protections Most businesses will not need to take any action except to continue to comply as normal with UK consumer law. However, there will be some changes to rules on: selling to the EU cross border enforcement […]

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Space Programme 2021 UK Guidance

EU space programmes in which UK participates These include: the European satellite navigation programmes, Galileo and European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) the Copernicus Earth Observation space programme the EU Space Surveillance and Tracking (EUSST) programme The UK’s membership of the European Space Agency (ESA) is not affected by leaving the EU as it is not an EU organisation. Galileo Actions for […]

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Architects’ Regulations UK 2021 Guidance

Overview The Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications (MRPQ) Directive (Directive 2005/36/EC) on the mutual recognition of qualifications will no longer apply from 1 January 2021. The UK government will maintain a system of recognition for architects with an approved qualification from an European Economic Area (EEA) state or Switzerland, provided the applicant has access to […]

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Merger Competition 2021 UK Guidance

Overview The UK will no longer be part of the EU competition system from 1 January 2021. Businesses operating in the UK must continue to comply with UK competition law as they do now and those operating in the EU must comply with EU competition law. Responsibility for investigating cases The Competition and Markets Authority […]

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Restructuring Business 2021 UK Guidance

Overview This guidance is for: UK citizens who currently own, manage or direct a company registered in the EU businesses who are legal entities operating across the UK-EU border businesses who have taken the form of a European specific entity Companies may wish to seek professional and legal advice relating to the country they are […]

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Workplace Rules 2021 UK Guidance

Contents Changes to rules Employer insolvency European Works Councils More information Changes to rules In most cases there will be no changes to workplace rights from 1 January 2021. However, there will be some changes to rules on: employer insolvency for UK employees working in the EU membership of European Works Councils Employer insolvency UK […]

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Organic Pollutants

Contents Current POPs regulation After 1 January 2021 The UK’s persistent organic pollutants (POPs) regulation will continue in its current form after 1 January 2021. Current POPs regulation The current EU POPs regulation implements, manages and enforces the international Stockholm Convention agreement on POPs and the Protocol to the 1979 Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air […]

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Product Safety and Metrology 2021 UK Guidance

Details From 1 January 2021, the Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 may apply. This guidance explains how existing product safety and metrology legislation would be amended. It describes: the general principles of the changes steps that businesses need to take to prepare the individual changes to 29 regulations It does not […]

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Importing & Exporting Wine 2021 UK Guidance

Contents Importing wine into the UK from a non-EU (third) country Exemptions to the VI-1 Exporting wine from the UK to the EU ‘Wine’ in this guide means alcoholic drinks produced exclusively from the fermentation of fresh grapes, including sparkling and fortified wines (traded on commodity code 2204). There will be changes affecting wine imports if […]

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Food and Drink 2021UK Guidance

Contents Exporting to the EU Goods sold in the UK Exporting to the EU The EU has issued guidance on labelling changes required from 1 January 2021. Check with your EU importer how the EU’s new labelling requirements affect your products. Food products placed on the EU market before 1 January 2021 can continue to be sold, […]

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Exporting Controlled Goods 2021 UK Guidance

Contents Controlled goods Exporting military items Exporting firearms to the EU Exporting dual-use items Exporting civil nuclear material Exporting goods that could be used for torture or capital punishment What you can do next Controlled goods Controlled goods are regulated through a system of export licensing and include: military items dual-use items (items with both […]

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Textile Labelling 2021 UK Guidance

Contents Labelling requirements Responsibility for labelling Applying for a new textile name or manufacturing tolerance The changes will affect your business if you are: a manufacturer planning to place textile products on the UK market a retailer planning to sell textile products in the UK Labelling requirements The rules for what you must show on labels will […]

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Hatching Chickens and Eggs 2021 UK Guidance

Importing hatching eggs and chicks to the UK from the EU There will be no change to marketing standards requirements for imported EU hatching eggs and chicks for one year from 1 January 2021. Exporting hatching eggs and chicks from the UK to the EU If you’re exporting hatching eggs and chicks, there will be […]

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Auditors 2021 UK Guidance

Overview This guidance is for EEA auditors and audit firms. There’s different guidance for UK auditors and audit firms. Statutory auditors You don’t need to do anything if you’re already registered as a statutory auditor with a UK recognised professional body. Register in the UK You must register as a UK statutory auditor before 1 January […]

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Certificate of Competence Slaughterhouse 2021 UK Guidance

Slaughter inside an FSA-approved slaughterhouse You need a certificate of competence (CoC) from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to do any of the following in an FSA-approved slaughterhouse: handle animals before they’re restrained restrain animals for stunning or killing stun animals check stunning has worked shackle or hoisting live animals bleed live animals religious slaughter pithing of […]

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Food and Drink Names 2021 UK Guidance

Guidance Protecting food and drink names from 1 January 2021 What food and drink producers with ‘geographical indication’ (GI) protection need to know from 1 January 2021. Published 13 October 2020 Last updated 28 December 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Brexit transition: new rules for 2021 The UK […]

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Working in Aviation 2021 UK Guidance

Requirements for aviation businesses operating in Europe from 1 January 2021 Aerospace businesses, airlines and aviation personnel may need new or changed certification, licences and documentation to design, produce, maintain and operate aircraft between the UK and the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. Personnel and organisations working in the aviation industry may need to take action to […]

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Passenger + Timeshare Consumer 2021 UK Guidance

Contents Make sure you have travel insurance Booking your holiday with credit cards ABTA protection ATOL protection See also UK citizens’ consumer travel rights will remain the same from 1 January 2021. If you are travelling by air, road, rail or sea commercial services, you will have the same rights if you are denied boarding, or suffer […]

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Companies Accounts 2021 UK Guidance

Changes to the UK’s corporate reporting regime There will be changes to the UK’s corporate reporting regime from 2021. These changes will affect a small number of companies. Preparing annual accounts All companies will need to use ‘UK adopted IAS’ instead of ‘EU adopted IAS’ for financial years beginning after the 1 January 2021. Both sets of […]

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Tax Deductions by Companies 2021 UK Guidance

Contents Deduction of tax from interest and royalties Deduction of tax from dividends From 1 January 2021, the way that interest, royalties and dividends are paid between UK and EU companies may change and tax may be deducted from some payments. If this happens you may be able to claim full or partial exemption from […]

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Services into / in Ireland 2021 Guidance

General information The UK government and the Government of Ireland have committed to maintaining the Common Travel Area (CTA). Rights to work, study and access social security and public services will be preserved on a reciprocal basis for UK and Irish nationals in the other’s state. What UK businesses and professionals need to know From 1 January 2021, UK businesses will need to […]

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Importing Fruit and Vegetables 2021 UK Guidance

Importing fruit and vegetables from the EU to the UK If you import EU fruit and vegetables into the UK, marketing standards processes at UK borders will not change in the short term from 1 January 2021. If you import fresh fruit and vegetables that originate within the EU, or third country goods which have […]

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Vehicle Type Approval 2021 UK Guidance

Vehicle type-approval from 1 January 2021 What vehicle and component manufacturers would need to do to show they meet safety and environmental standards from 1 January 2021. Published 25 February 2019 From: Department for Transport, Vehicle Certification Agency, and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the […]

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Energy and Climate Change 2021 UK Guidance

Energy and climate from 1 January 2021 From 1 January 2021 there may be changes to areas including energy renewables, the nuclear industry and regulated carbon emissions. Published 6 February 2019 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after […]

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Trading Timber 2021 UK Guidance

Trading timber: imports and exports from 1 January 2021 Prepare for the rules that will apply to buying and selling timber and timber products from 1 January 2021. Published 22 January 2019 From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period […]

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Low Carbon Energy Generation 2021 UK Guidance

Summary of actions The guidance explains how the following will apply: how rules for Guarantees of Origin for electricity generated from high-efficiency cogeneration will apply in the UK getting a Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin certificate from the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority or the Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation, and where certificates will be recognised […]

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Telecoms Business 2021 UK Guidance

During the transition period The UK electronic communications regulatory framework is mainly contained within: ● the Communications Act 2003 ● and the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 The EU Common Regulatory Framework is implemented through the above legislation. This domestic legislation governs the regulation of the telecoms markets, guarantees basic user rights, and sets out the powers and duties of […]

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Oil and Gas Business 2021 UK Guidance

Guidance Running an oil or gas business from 1 January 2021 Published 13 September 2018 New rules for January 2021 Contents Summary of actions Hydrocarbons licensing and environmental protection Oil stocking obligations This notice explains to businesses engaged in energy sector activities (e.g. oil and gas exploration and production operations), and companies obligated under the […]

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Transboundary Radioactive Waste Disposal 2021 UK Guidance

Transboundary impacts of radioactive waste disposal: reporting and notification obligations (Euratom Article 37) from 1 January 2021 What operators need to do in terms of submitting plans for radioactive waste disposal to the European Commission under Euratom Article 37 from 2021. Published 23 August 2018 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy New rules […]

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MHRA Submissions 2021 UK Guidance

Guidance Registering to make submissions to the MHRA from 1 January 2021 Submissions related to human medicines would need to be submitted directly to the MHRA. Published 1 September 2020 From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes […]

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Investigational Medicine UK 2021 Guidance

Importing investigational medicinal products into Great Britain from approved countries from 1 January 2021 Importing investigational medicinal products for use in clinical trials from 1 January 2021 Published 1 September 2020 From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit […]

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