A study to determine the metallic fraction recovered from the end of life vehicles in the UK. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Details of a trial shredding 400 vehicles to calculate percentage of metal recovered.
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| 05/2146 | 01-09-2005 |
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Analysis of the environmental impact and financial costs of a possible new European directive on batteries: executive summary. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
An analysis is made of the environmental impact and financial costs of a possible new EU Directive which would require the collection and recycling of portable, automotive and industrial primary and secondary batteries.
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| 01/1182 | 01-11-2000 |
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Batteries and accumulators directive implementation workshop: 10 January 2007. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Futurefocus report on UK implementation of the EC Batteries and Accumulators Directive.
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| 07/630 | 31-01-2007 |
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Checklist for analysis on EU proposals: proposal for a Directive on Recreational Craft and Personal Watercraft [impact assessment]. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Assesses the impact of the European Commission’s proposal for a Directive on Recreational Craft and Personal Watercraft. See also the related consultation document (URN 11/1359).
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| 11/1369 | 11-11-2011 |
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Consultation document on the implementation of the Batteries and Accumulators and Waste Batteries and Accumulators Directive (2006/66/EC). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation outlining options for implementation of portable, automotive and industrial batteries and internal market requirements. Consultation period ended 13 March 2008. For Government response see URN 08/917 and 08/1062, further consultation is 08/913.
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| 07/1701 | 20-12-2007 |
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Consultation document: proposal for a Directive on Recreational Craft and Personal Watercraft. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation that sought views on the European Commission’s proposal for a Directive on Recreational Craft and Personal Watercraft. The proposed Directive updates of the environmental requirements in the current Directive, aligning it with United States requirements which would help UK manufacturers export recreational craft to the international market. See also the related impact assessment checklist (URN 11/1369). Consultation period ended 11 February 2012.
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| 11/1359 | 11-11-2011 |
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Consultation on draft regulations to replace the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994 (SI 1994/1768) October 2006. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation. Consultation on draft regulations to replace the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994 - Statutory Instrument 1994 No. 1768. Consultation period ended 22 January 2007.
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| 06/1809 | 30-10-2006 |
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Consultation on the implementation of the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) Directive 2011/65/EU: response form. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Respond by 6 July 2012. Word template for responses to the consultation (URN 12/582) on transposing the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) Directive 2011/65/EU into UK law.
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| 12/582RF | 13-04-2012 |
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Consultation paper of 13 May 2004 on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and Council COM (2003) 723 final on batteries and accumulators and spent batteries and accumulators. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation. Consultation paper seeking initial stakeholder views on draft batteries directive on collection, treatment and recycling. Consultation period ended 5 August 2004.
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| 04/1067 | 13-05-2004 |
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Consultation stage impact assessment for recast of the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHs) Directive. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Assesses the costs and benefits of the proposed implementation for transposing of the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) Directive 2011/65/EU into UK law. See also the related consultation URN 12/582.
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| 12/586 | 11-04-2012 |
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Directive 2003/44/EC amending the Recreational Craft Directive 94/25/EC: implementation in the United Kingdom. A consultation document. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation. Seeks views on how it is proposed to implement in the UK Directive 2003/44/EC. Annex E, the regulatory impact assessment update, is available separately as URN 03/1567A. Consultation period ended 9 March 2004.
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| 03/1567 | 03-12-2003 |
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Directive 2003/44/EC amending the Recreational Craft Directive 94/25/EC: implementation in the United Kingdom. Annex E: regulatory impact assessment update. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Accompanies the consultation document, URN 03/1567.
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| 03/1567A | 03-12-2003 |
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PRODUCT STANDARDS Efficiency requirements for hot-water boilers: guidance notes on UK regulations. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance notes on UK regulations detailing the relevant regulations and listing contact points for further information.
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| 95/749 | 30-10-1995 |
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Electrical supply tolerances and electrical appliance safety. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Notes on electrical supply tolerances and electrical appliance safety.
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| 05/1410 | 26-07-2005 |
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Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive: study of the effect on industry of complying with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Summary of findings and recommendations.
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| 97/877 | 01-10-1997 |
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Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2006: notified bodies designated by the Secretary of State. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
September 2007 list of notified bodies designated by Secretary of State under the Electromagnetic Regulations 2006.
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| 07/1456 | 17-09-2007 |
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Equipment and protective systems intended for use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres (ATEX) Regulations: notified bodies. February 2008. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
A list of organisations appointed to the UK notified bodies for the purposed of the directive.
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| 08/655 | 19-02-2008 |
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PRODUCT STANDARDS Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres: guidance notes on the UK regulations. Second edition (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guide intended to assist manufacturers of equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres to understand the effect of the Regulations.
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| 02/609 | 28-02-2002 |
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European internal market: a consultation on the draft Market Surveillance and CE Marking (Regulation (EC) No 765/2008) Regulations. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation. Consultation seeking views on the Government’s proposals to implement those parts of Regulation (EC) No. 765/2008 (setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products) that require national legislation to make them operable in the United Kingdom. Includes the text of a draft Statutory Instrument and impact assessments. Consultation period ended 23 June 2010. See URN 12/607 for the Government response.
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| 10/914 | 31-03-2010 |
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European internal market: Government response document to the BIS public consultation document on the draft Market Surveillance and CE Marking (Regulation (EC) No.765/2008) Regulations. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Explains how the Government will implement the EU Market Surveillance and CE Marking Regulations, which deal with product safety. Also summarises and analyses public responses to the consultation (URN 10/914).
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| 12/607 | 24-02-2012 |
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European internal market: proposals for a regulation on accreditation and market surveillance and a decision on a common framework for the marketing of products [Com(2007)37 final & Com(2007)53 final]. Government response to the public consultation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Proposals for a regulation on accreditation and market surveillance and a decision on a common framework for the marketing of products. Response to the public consultation 07/771, includes a summary of responses.
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| 07/1403 | 30-11-2007 |
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European internal market: proposals for a regulation on accreditation and market surveillance and a decision on a common framework for the marketing of products. [COM(2007)37 final and COM(2007)53 final]. A consultation document. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation. The Government has launched a public consultation on Commission proposals for a new internal market package of complementary measures (proposals for a regulation and a decision) that have been designed to strengthen and modernise the conditions for the marketing of a wide range of products in the EU. Consultation ended 1 June 2007. See 07/1403 for the Government response.
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| 07/771 | 09-03-2007 |
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Evaluation of the costs and benefits of collecting metal packaging in multi-material kerbside collections. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Final report produced by Eco Alternatives Ltd for DTI about packaging and waste minimisation.
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| 04/2352 | 31-12-2004 |
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Final regulatory impact assessment (RIA): proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2000/14/EC relating to the noise emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Directive 2005/88/EC amends Directive 2000/140C on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to noise emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors. The final RIA updates previous initial and partial RIAs following public consultation.
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| 06/649 | 20-01-2006 |
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Full regulatory impact assessment ( RIA ) for the Department of Trade and Industry's statutory instrument: the end of life vehicles (producer responsibility) regulations 2005. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Regulatory impact assessment addressing various options available to the UK for implementing the end of life vehicles directive pre 2007.
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| 04/2342 | 01-01-2004 |
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Government response document to the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills’ public consultation on the transposition of European Directive on the Safety of Toys 2009/48/EC. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Government response to the consultation (URN 11/644) on proposals to revise the safety requirements for children's toys that implement the European Directive on the safety of toys. Also summarises public responses to the consultation and includes a final stage impact assessment and a draft statutory instrument.
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| 11/1095 | 21-07-2011 |
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Government response to the consultation on the implementation of the Batteries and Accumulators and Waste Batteries and Accumulators Directive (2006/66/EC) issued on 20 December 2007. Internal market and waste provisions of the Directive. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Government response to the 20 December 2007 written consultation on UK implementation of the EC Batteries and Accumulators and Waste Batteries and Accumulators Directive URN 07/1701 and 08/913. Includes summaries of responses received. See also Government response 08/917.
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| 08/1062 | 01-07-2008 |
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Guide to the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Regulations 2006. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance on the EMC Regulations 2006 for manufacturers and suppliers of electrical and electronic equipment.
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| 08/1192 | 22-08-2008 |
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Guidelines for the administration of the Department's responsibilities under the Lift Regulations 1997, schedule 1: essential health and safety requirement 2.2. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance notes on hazards to persons outside the lift car, preventing the risk of crushing when the car is in one of the extreme positions.
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| 09/1479 | 18-11-2009 |
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Impacts of the packaging (essential requirements ) regulations: a brief survey. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
A survey of the impacts the packaging (essential requirements) regulations have had on the design of new packaging put on the UK market, looking at the experience of 22 case studies in different sectors of the packaging market.
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| 03/1364 | 24-10-2003 |
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Implementation of the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) Directive 2011/65/EU: consultation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Respond by 6 July 2012. Consultation that seeks views on implementation policy for the new RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU1 that was published on 1 July 2011. It also covers draft regulations and provisional government guidance notes. This will inform transposing the Directive into UK law. See URN 12/586 for the related impact assessment.
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| 12/582 | 12-04-2012 |
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Implementing the new electronic capability (EMC) directive in the United Kingdom: DTI response to the public consultation on 3 May 2006. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Sets out the DTI comments to the responses to the EMC consultation on 3 May 2006 (URN 06/1141).
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| 06/2236 | 21-12-2006 |
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Implementing the new Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC in the United Kingdom: a consultation document.
Closed consultation on the UK Government's plans to adopt the comprehensive amendment of the Machinery Directive, negotiated in Brussels. Consultation period ended 18 December 2007. See URN 08/817 for the Government response.
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| 07/1215 | 25-09-2007 |
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PRODUCT STANDARDS Keeping your product on the market. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Gives brief details on the EC 'new approach' directives, and where further information can be obtained. The introductory booklet to the Product standards series.
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| 99/1118 | 30-12-1999 |
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Lifts: guidance notes on the UK regulations. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guide for manufacturers and installers of lifts, and manufacturers of safety components. Covers how to comply with the UK Lift Regulations 1997, as amended by the UK Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
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| 10/680 | 15-02-2010 |
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PRODUCT STANDARDS Lifts: UK notified bodies. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Lists the organisations which have been appointed as UK notified bodies for the Lifts Regulations 1997. These deal with the requirements of the UK lifts legislation including conformity assessment procedures.
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| 10/207A | 16-02-2010 |
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Machinery Directive: independent sources of advice. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Lists independent consultants who have indicated that they are able to offer advice on the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
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| 10/77A | 10-02-2010 |
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Measures of draught beer and cider: public consultation paper on proposed legislative changes under the Weights and Measures Act 1985. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation. Consultation document on proposals to clarify the law to strengthen consumer protection against short measure and remove uncertainty about how much liquid the consumer is entitled to receive when they order a pint of draught beer or cider. Consultation period ended 6 March 2001.
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| 00/1475 | 06-12-2000 |
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New legislative framework: the general national market surveillance programme for the United Kingdom, December 2012 - 2013. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Third UK annual general national market surveillance programme for legislation that implements Community harmonisation legislation as required by Article 18(5) of Regulation (EC) No. 765/2008. Sets out how the UK Government will enforce the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products for 2012 - 2013.
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| 11/P92 | 23-12-2010 |
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PRODUCT STANDARDS Noise emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors (amendment) regulations 2005. Guidance notes on the UK regulations: first edition. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Noise emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors (amendment) regulations 2005 - guidance notes on the UK regulations.
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| 06/743 | 01-02-2006 |
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PRODUCT STANDARDS Noise emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors: guidance notes on the UK regulations (1st edition). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guide intended to assist manufacturers of equipment for use outdoors to understand the effect of the Regulations (SI 2001/1701).
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| 01/774 | 20-06-2001 |
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PRODUCT STANDARDS Non-automatic weighing instruments: guidance notes on UK regulations (3rd edition). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
A reference document for guidance on the UK regulations implementing the EC Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments Directive. Products include weighing machines used by retailers and also for domestic and industrial control purposes. Updated guidance available from the National Weights and Measures Laboratory.
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| 96/821 | 30-08-1996 |
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Packaging (Essential Requirements) Regulations: Government guidance notes. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance for those involved in the placing of packaged goods on the market. It explains the requirements of the Packaging (Essential Requirements) Regulations on business, how to comply with the law and sources of further information. See URN 10/525 for the quick start guide.
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| 11/524 | 28-01-2011 |
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Packaging (Essential Requirements) Regulations: Government guidance notes. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guide to interpreting the Regulations that require packaging to be minimal, restrict the use of heavy metals in packaging and require that all packaging be designed for reuse or recovery (including recycling). Intended to help those involved in the placing of packaged goods on the market and the enforcement authorities.
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| 08/1177 | 19-12-2008 |
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Packaging (Essential Requirements) Regulations: quick start guide. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Summary note for guidance on the Packaging (Essential Requirements) Regulations. Intended for those involved in the placing of packaged goods on the market. See URN 11/524 for the full guidance.
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| 11/525 | 28-01-2011 |
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Partial regulatory impact assessment on COM(2007) 37 final and appendices: [proposed regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council setting out requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products]. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Cost and benefit appraisal on a regulation that is intended to establish a European framework for accreditation. It requires member states to make sure that only goods that comply with European product legislation are allowed onto the European internal market.
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| 08/540 | 07-01-2008 |
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Personal Protective Equipment (EC Directive) Regulations 1992: guidelines for organisations seeking approved body status to undertake testing and certification of personal protective equipment. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidelines for organisations seeking approved body status to undertake testing and certification of personal protective equipment for the purposes of the Personal Protective Equipment (EC Directive) Regulations 1992. Looks at Statutory Instrument 1992 No.3139.
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| 98/981 | 27-11-1998 |
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Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2002: approved bodies. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
List of organisations appointed to be UK Notified Bodies for the purposes of the Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2002.
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| 08/403 | 27-06-2008 |
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PRODUCT STANDARDS Personal protective equipment: guidance notes on UK regulations. The Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2002 (SI 2002/1144). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guide intended to assist manufacturers of Personal Protective Equipment to understand the effect of the Regulations. Seeks to explain the requirements of the Regulations in general terms and does not attempt to address detailed issues. You should refer to the Regulations themselves for a full statement of the requirements, Statutory Instrument 2002 No. 1144.
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| 02/1284 | 16-10-2002 |
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PRODUCT STANDARDS Pressure equipment: guidance notes on the UK regulations. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance notes for industry on the requirements of the pressure equipment regulations 1999 (SI 1999/2001) covering the design, manufactures and conformity assessment of pressure equipment and assemblies with a maximum allowable pressure greater than 0.5 bar.
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| 05/1074 | 09-05-2005 |
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Pressure equipment: UK conformity assessment bodies. February 2008. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
A list of organisations appointed to be UK conformity assessment bodies for the purposes of the Pressure Equipment Regulations 1999 SI 1999/2001.
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| 08/233a | 19-02-2008 |
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PRODUCT STANDARDS Product standards. Electrical equipment (implementing the Low Voltage Directive). Guidance notes on the UK electrical equipment (safety) regulations 1994 (S.I. 1994/3260). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
March 2007 guidance notes on the UK Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994 (SI 1994/3260), intended to help suppliers of electrical equipment and enforcement authorities to understand, in general terms, the main features of the Regulations.
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| 07/616 | 04-04-2007 |
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PRODUCT STANDARDS Product standards. Electrical equipment: requirements for plugs and sockets etc. Guidance notes on the UK Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994 (S.I. 1994/1768). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
February 2007 guidance on the UK Plugs and Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994 (SI 1994/1768).
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| 07/615 | 04-04-2007 |
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PRODUCT STANDARDS Product standards. Gas appliances: guidance notes on the UK gas appliances (safety) regulations (S.I. 1995/1629). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
March 2007 guidance notes on the UK Gas Appliance Safety and Efficiency Regulations, and the related EC legislation.
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| 07/617 | 04-04-2007 |
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Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2000/14/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the noise emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors: initial RIA. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
European Commission informal consultation and DTI initial regulatory impact assessment on amending the Noise Directive 200/14/EC.
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| 05/1455 | 04-08-2005 |
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Proposals to align nine directives with the new legislative framework: checklist for analysis on EU proposals - overall alignment package. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Assesses the impact of the European Commission’s proposals to align a package of nine Directives to the New Legislative Framework for Community Harmonisation Legislation for Products (NLF), and in particular the provisions of Decision 768/2008/EC. Includes a cost and benefit appraisal for each Directive, and an overall appraisal. Relates to a consultation that aims to address the number of non-compliant products that reach the market through improved traceability (URN 12/550).
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| 12/551 | 13-01-2012 |
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Proposals to align nine directives with the new legislative framework: consultation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation that sought views on the European Commission’s proposals to align a package of nine Directives to the New Legislative Framework for Community Harmonisation Legislation for Products (NLF), and in particular the provisions of Decision 768/2008/EC. The Directives include low voltage, simple pressure vessels, non-automatic weighing instruments, civil explosives, equipment for use in explosive atmospheres (ATEX), lifts and their safety components, measuring instruments, pyrotechnic articles, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Aims to address the number of non-compliant products that reach the market through improved traceability. See URN 12/551 for the related impact assessments. Consultation period ended 6 April 2012.
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| 12/550 | 13-01-2012 |
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PRODUCT STANDARDS Recreational craft: guidance notes on the United Kingdom regulations (S.I. 2004/1464, as amended by S.I. 2004/3201). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance notes for UK industry on the recreational craft regulations S.I. 2004/1464, as amended by S.I. 2004/3201.
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| 05/1521 | 31-08-2005 |
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Recreational craft: UK conformity assessment bodies: June 2006. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
A list of organisations appointed to the UK notified bodies for the purposed of the directive as at June 2006.
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| 06/1396 | 30-06-2006 |
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Review of the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994: DTI response to the public consultation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
DTI response to the public consultation on the review of the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
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| 07/1093 | 30-05-2007 |
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PRODUCT STANDARDS Simple pressure vessels: guidance notes on UK regulations. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Explanatory booklet on the Simple Pressure Vessels (Safety) Regulations as amended. This does not contain the regulations themselves.
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| 95/779 | 28-02-1996 |
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PRODUCT STANDARDS Simple pressure vessels: UK approved bodies. September 2007. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
A list of organisations appointed to be UK approved bodies for the purposes of the Simple Pressure Vessels (Safety) Regulations 1991 SI 1991/2749 (as amended by SI 1994/3098).
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| 07/270d | 01-10-2007 |
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The Batteries and Accumulators (Placing on the Market) (Amendment) Regulations 2012: government guidance notes. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Explains the new Regulations on battery capacity labelling. Intended for people wishing to place new batteries or battery-powered appliances on the UK market. These new Regulations add a provision to, and do not change, the Batteries and Accumulators (Placing on the Market) Regulations 2008. See URN 08/1130 for guidance on the 2008 Regulations.
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| 12/753 | 10-05-2012 |
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The effect of ceiling-mounted re-circulation fans on domestic open-flue appliances. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
A report by Advantica Technologies Ltd for DTI looking at instances where under certain conditions operation of the fan may have caused flame disturbance and exacerbated spillage of combustion products.
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| 03/564 | 01-04-2003 |
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The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2006: guidelines for the designation of notified bodies. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
April 2006 guidelines for bodies that wish to be designated as an EMC notified body under the Electromagnetic Compatibility regulations 2006.
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| 07/922 | 13-04-2007 |
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The End of Life Vehicles Regulations 2003, 2005 and 2010: Government guidance notes. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance on the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulations. Aims to help those involved in placing onto the UK market certain types of motor vehicles and their components, and in the treatment and recycling of end-of-life vehicles, to understand the application of the Regulations.
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| 10/897 | 02-07-2010 |
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The Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 1996: guidelines on the appointment of UK notified bodies. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Describes the requirements for the assessment and appointment of UK notified bodies under the Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres (ATEX) Regulations 1996. These requirements apply to all conformity assessment bodies applying for notification under Regulations.
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| 12/520 | 09-01-2012 |
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The European Community low voltage directive: guidelines for the appointment of notified bodies. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance notes to the procedure for assessing organisations seeking notified body status under the terms of the Low Voltage Directive, and thus becoming able to issue certificates of conformity to manufacturers.
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| 00/800 | 28-04-2000 |
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The gas appliances (safety) regulations 1995: guidelines for organisations seeking notified body status to undertake inspection and certification of gas appliances and fittings. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
April 2007 guidelines for organisations seeking notified body status to undertake inspection and certification of gas appliances and fittings.
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| 07/898 | 30-04-2007 |
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The Lifts Regulations 1997: guidelines on the appointment of UK notified bodies to undertake inspection and certification for the purposes of the conformity assessment procedures in the UK Regulations. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Describes the requirements applying in the United Kingdom for the assessment and appointment of notified bodies under the Lifts Regulations (statutory instrument 1997/831, as amended by 2008/1597) which implement the provisions of the EC Lifts Directive (95/16/EC) in UK law.
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| 10/675 | 11-02-2010 |
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The new electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) regulations: regulatory impact assessment. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Assesses the impact on business of the EMC regulations.
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| 07/557 | 03-01-2007 |
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The noise emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors directive 2000/14/EC: a guide for manufacturers to the evaluation of uncertainties. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Noise emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors, a guide to the evaluation of uncertainties. Guidance notes for industry on the requirements of the EC directive.
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| 00/605 | 21-07-2000 |
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The noise emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors regulations 2001 (SI 2001/1701 as amended): a guide for manufacturers to the contents of technical documentation. First edition (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance notes for industry on the requirements of the Regulations, SI 2001/1701.
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| 02/1035 | 10-07-2002 |
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The noise emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors regulations 2001: guidelines for organisations seeking notified body status to undertake noises emission testing, inspection and certification. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidelines for organisations seeking notified body status to undertake noise emission testing, inspection and certification under the noise emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors regulations 2001.
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| 01/753 | 07-06-2001 |
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The Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for Use Outdoors Regulations 2001: UK notified bodies. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
A list of organisations appointed to be UK Notified Bodies for the purposes of the Directive.
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| 07/1165 | 09-07-2007 |
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The Pressure Equipment Regulations 1999: guidelines on the appointment of UK conformity assessment bodies. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Describes the requirements that apply in the United Kingdom for the assessment and appointment of conformity assessment bodies under the Pressure Equipment Regulations 1999 (as amended), which implement the EC Pressure Equipment Directive (97/23/EC) in UK law. These bodies include notified bodies, recognised third party organisations and user inspectorates.
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| 12/518 | 05-01-2012 |
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The Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (RTTE) Regulations 2000: notified bodies appointed by the Secretary of State. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
List of notified bodies that identify the essential radio test sites, review and give opinions of technical construction files, and assess and perform periodic surveillance of manufacturers full quality assurance systems.
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| 07/1543 | 16-10-2007 |
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The radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment regulations 2000 SI 2000 No. 730: proposal to amend the regulations. A consultation document. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation. A Consultation on a proposal to amend The Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Regulations 2000. Consultation period ended 12 May 2003.
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| 03/686 | 07-03-2003 |
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The radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment regulations 2000 SI 2000 No. 730: proposal to amend the regulations. Analysis of consultation responses. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
An analysis of the responses to the consultation on the proposal to amend The Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Regulations 2000 (URN 03/686).
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| 03/1023 | 23-06-2003 |
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The Recreational Craft Regulations 2004: guidelines. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidelines for organisations seeking notified body status, to undertake inspection and certification of recreational craft and specified components - including conformity assessment for exhaust emissions from engines and noise emissions from such craft.
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| 04/925 | 05-04-2004 |
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The Recreational Craft Regulations 2004: responses to the RCD consultation: 8th December 2003 - 8th December 2004. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Summarises the responses to the consultation (URN 03/1567) which closed on 8 March 2004. 9 responses were received.
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| 04/955 | 06-04-2004 |
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The safety of toys: consultation on the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation that sought comments on proposals to revise the safety requirements for children's toys that implement the European Directive on the safety of toys. Responses were due by 1 April 2011. See URN 11/1095 for the Government response, final impact assessment and draft statutory instrument.
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| 11/644 | 04-02-2011 |
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The Simple Pressure Vessels (Safety) Regulations 1991: guidelines on the appointment of UK approved bodies. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Describes the requirements that apply for the assessment and appointment of approved bodies in the UK under the Simple Pressure Vessels (Safety) (SPV) Regulations 1991. These guidelines apply to all conformity assessment bodies applying for notification under the SPV Regulations.
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| 12/538 | 09-01-2012 |
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The Supply of Machinery (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2011: Government guidance notes. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance for manufacturers of new pesticide application equipment placed on the market after 15 December 2011, and the users of such equipment, which are mainly farmers and the amenities sector. To be read in conjunction with the relevant legislation. Includes the statutory instrument on the pesticide amendment. Relates to the UK implementation of Directive 2009/127/EC amending Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery for pesticide application.
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| 11/1407 | 25-11-2011 |
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The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008: guidelines on the appointment of UK notified bodies to undertake inspection and certification for the purposes of the conformity assessment procedures in the UK regulations. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Describe the requirements that apply in the UK for the assessment and appointment of notified bodies under the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1597) which implement the provisions of the EC Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC) in UK law.
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| 09/583 | 06-02-2009 |
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The UK Recreational Craft Regulations 2004 (SI 2004/1464) and the Recreational Craft (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (SI 2004/3201) (as amended): manufacturer's identity code (MIC) list. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
List of UK recreational craft manufacturer's identity codes, as provided by the British Marine Foundation (BMF).
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| 08/987 | 10-06-2008 |
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PRODUCT STANDARDS Toy safety: guidance notes on UK regulations. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guide to the Toys (Safety) Regulations 1995, intended to help business, consumers and enforcement authorities understand the main features of the legislation and circumstances in which it applies.
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| 99/1019 | 20-02-2000 |
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UK Government response to consultation of 26 October 2005. Directive 2005/88/EC, amending Directive 2000/14/EC, relating to the noise emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors: implementation in the United Kingdom. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Government response to consultation on proposal on how to implement the amendment to Directive 2000/14/EC in the UK.
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| 07/574 | 09-01-2007 |
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UK Regulations Transposing Directive 2004/108/EC: guidance on some specific issues of interpretation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Interim guidance on specific issues of interpretation in the Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2006 to assist manufacturers and suppliers on electronic and electrical equipment to understand the effect of the Regulations.
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| 07/1614 | 14-11-2007 |
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Warning about organisations falsely claiming to be notified bodies. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance for manufacturers and importers who use the services of a notified body about organisations that claim be notified bodies without authorisation.
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| 10/1184 | 01-10-2010 |
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