Archived regulation updates

3 January 2012

New restrictions on ingredients used in hair-dye products From 3 January 2012, certain substances will be restricted for use in hair-dye products

1 October 2011

Changes in fixed sizes of unwrapped bread and alcohol (applies in England, Scotland & Wales) From 1 October 2011, unwrapped bread is deregulated and wine, beer and cider can be served in new measures

1 October 2011

Increase in the agricultural minimum wage rate (applies in England and Wales) From 1 October 2011, new agricultural minimum wage rates will apply

1 October 2011

Introducing electronic reporting of pig movements in England From 1 October 2011, pig movements can be reported by online eAML2, free paper bureau service or paper AML2

1 October 2011

Ending tobacco sales from vending machines (Only applies to businesses in England) From 1 October 2011, it will be illegal to sell tobacco products from vending machines

19 August 2011

Additional European Union safety requirements for new toys (UK) From 19 August 2011, new rules apply to reduce risks of choking, suffocation, health hazards and misuse of toys

10 July 2011

Requirement for reflective markings on new goods vehicles (England, Scotland & Wales) From 10 July 2011, the rear and sides of new goods vehicles over a certain weight must carry conspicuity markings

1 May 2011

Oyster herpesvirus to become a notifiable disease (England & Wales) From 1 May 2011, you must notify the Fish Health Inspectorate if you suspect an outbreak of oyster herpesvirus

31 March 2011

New purity criteria for certain food additives and a sweetener (England) From 31 March 2011, certain new specifications must be met for four food additives and a sweetener

4 March 2011

Revised rules on the use and disposal of animal by-products (England) From 4 March 2011, there will be some changes to the way animal by-products can be used or disposed of

20 January 2011

Revised marketing, usage and labelling rules for food flavourings (all UK) From 20 January 2011, revised requirements will apply if you sell or use food flavourings

1 January 2011

Requirement to report movements of sheep and goats (England) From 1 January 2011, you must include individual ID numbers on movement documents for certain sheep and goats

23 December 2010

New welfare rules for conventionally reared meat chickens (England) From 23 December 2010, new welfare rules specifically for conventionally reared meat chickens will apply

23 December 2010

New rules on mutilations permitted on laying hens and meat chickens (England) From 23 December 2010, the routine beak trimming of laying hens will continue to be allowed, but with limitations

1 December 2010

New notification rules for chemical substances (all UK) From 1 December 2010, you must notify the European Chemicals Agency when placing hazardous chemicals on the market