Persistent Organic Pollutants – Stockholm Convention Updates, UK & EU Implementation Timelines The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has shared information and updates relating to the implementation of decisions recently made by Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Stockholm Convention Persistent Organic Pollutants – Stockholm Convention Updates, UK & EU Implementation Timelines
EU Digital Package Targets Compliance Simplification The European Commission has unveiled a comprehensive digital package aimed at reducing administrative burdens for businesses and fostering innovation. Key measures include streamlined AI, cybersecurity, and data rules, a new Data Union Strategy, and European Business Wallets to simplify cross-border operations. EU Digital Package Targets Compliance Simplification
UK – EM on EU Regulation Amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on Persistent Organic Pollutants The government has provided an Explanatory Memorandum (EM) summary relating to a proposed EU Regulation Amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants. UK – EM on EU Regulation Amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on Persistent Organic Pollutants
DHSC Publishes Men’s Health Strategy for England DHSC has published the first Men’s Health Strategy for England which prioritises prevention, early intervention, and reducing health inequalities. DHSC Publishes Men’s Health Strategy for England
EFSA Scientific Opinion on THC in Food European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA) Feed and Contaminants Unit has published its scientific opinion on the derivation of a health-based guidance value for Δ8-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ8-THC) and its occurrence in food. EFSA Scientific Opinion on THC in Food
EU Food – New Sources of Folate and Magnesium Approved New sources of folate and magnesium have been approved in the EU, resulting in amendments to Annex II to Directive 2002/46/EC. EU Food – New Sources of Folate and Magnesium Approved
Call for Evidence to Unlock Business The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and the Treasury published a call for evidence asking businesses to tell the Government about regulation which is not fit for purpose and unjustifiable inhibits growth, innovation and investment. Call for Evidence to Unlock Business
New Health Certificates for Export of POAO to the EU New Export Health Certificates (EHCs) for Products of Animal Origin (POAO) exported to the EU or to Northern Ireland (NI) have been issued. New Health Certificates for Export of POAO to the EU
MHRA Study Reveals Microbiome Testing Inconsistencies MHRA published findings from a landmark international study revealing major inconsistencies in microbiome research methods across 23 laboratories in 11 countries. MHRA Study Reveals Microbiome Testing Inconsistencies
Foods High in Fat, Salt or Sugar – Promotions and Placement in Scotland The Food (Promotion and Placement) (Scotland) Regulations 2025, restricting the promotion and placement of foods High in Fat, Salt or Sugar (HFSS) in Scotland, were laid on 31 October. Foods High in Fat, Salt or Sugar – Promotions and Placement in Scotland
HSIS Research Paper Published The HSIS research paper - Where Are We up to with Vitamin, Mineral and Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Gaps? Intake and Status Findings from the UK National Diet and Nutritional Survey 2019 to 2023 - is now published. HSIS Research Paper Published
UK-EU SPS Agreement – First Industry Stakeholder Information Forum The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is holding its first Industry Stakeholder Information Forum on the proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement on 18 November at 10:00 to 11:00. UK-EU SPS Agreement – First Industry Stakeholder Information Forum
