The UK government is seeking local councils' opinions on the "Smoke-Free Generation" plan, which proposes strict restrictions on e-cigarette products and a ban on selling tobacco products to individuals aged 14 and above.
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Public Health Wales has called for stricter tobacco-style regulations on e-cigarettes in response to rising smoking rates among children and adolescents.
Sheffield Liberal Democrats are advocating for a ban on disposable e-cigarettes in the UK due to environmental and health concerns.
Northamptonshire County Council has passed a motion to the government to strengthen regulations on e-cigarette control.
WSP Environment & Infrastructure Solutions has been hired by the Department of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs of Northern Ireland (DAERA) to perform a study for the analysis of the chemicals industry in Northern Ireland (NI).
United Kingdom has notified World Trade Organization on 30th March 2023 about the purpose of transparency in its mandatory classification and labelling list, which is a list of all mandatory classification and labelling requirements of substances…
This scoping study seeks to identify and assess hazards associated with the use of recycled materials in specific consumer goods. It examines the evidence for these hazards as well as the evidence gaps that must be addressed.
A new law is set to extend the timeframe for processing biocidal product applications by five years, prompting concerns that substances restricted in the EU may get “dumped” on the UK, where chemical regulation is “not up to speed”.
We agree that the new law will allow biocidal products on the market in GB awaiting decision on their application to remain there legally until they are processed by HSE.