Lithium battery regulations. Once again, shippers of lithium batteries by air must prepare for changes to the regulations that became effective from 1 April.
Tag Archives: Compliance
Ban on exports to Russia
The UK Government has announced a ban on exports to Russia of high-end luxury goods, while also hitting hundreds of key products with new import tariffs. UK to deny Russia and Belarus access to Most Favoured Nation tariff for hundreds of their exports, depriving both nations key benefits of WTO membership.
Plastic labelling needs ‘sustainability scale’
Plastic labelling needs ‘sustainability scale’ to help consumers. Researchers want a ‘drastic overhaul’ in packaging to better inform the public of the true environmental costs of products.
G7 nations strip Russia
G7 nations strip Russia of ‘most favoured nation’ status. Group of wealthy nations plan to revoke benefits and impose heavy tariffs to further isolate Moscow over Ukraine war.
PPE at work regulations update
PPE at work regulations update. On 6 April 2022 the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (PPER 2022) come into force and amend the 1992 Regulations (PPER 1992). They extend employers’ and employees’ duties regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) to limb (b) workers.
Drivers mental health issues
Drivers mental health issues in the workplace. The Traffic Commissioner for the East of England made comments on mental health issues facing drivers in a recent public inquiry.
UN climate report
UN climate report urges world to adapt now, or suffer later. Climate change is upon us and humanity is far from ready, the United Nations climate panel warned in a major report on Monday 28th February 2022.
UK-Japan trade
Trade Secretary visits Tokyo to deepen UK-Japan trade and investment ties. The International Trade Secretary visited Tokyo for high-level meetings that further the strong relationship between the UK and Japan.
Brexit sees firms suffer
Brexit sees firms suffer more costs, red tape and border delays. UK trade with the EU has been knocked by Brexit and businesses have faced higher costs, more paperwork and border delays since Britain’s withdrawal, according to the public spending watchdog.
Customs system feedback
Customs system feedback. Businesses encouraged to have their say on future of customs. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published a call for evidence and is inviting businesses, traders, and the public to feedback on the customs system.