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Information companies placing hazardous mixtures on the UK market (such as manufacturers, importers, downstream users and distributors) should submit to the National Poisons Information Service.
Seeking views on updating the RoHS regulations to bring the amended EU directive 2017/2102 into UK law.
2.1 This instrument has been laid to correct an error in Schedule A1 to the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 (SI 2012/3032) (“the RoHS Regulations”), which was inserted by the...
How to transport dangerous goods, including guidance notes, authorisation notices, exception notices and multilateral agreements.
Resource for the public and those professionals responding to chemical incidents, including emergency services and public health professionals.
Explains what is prohibited, how to describe and classify it and the duty to separate mixed waste.
How businesses and organisations can avoid causing pollution from oil and chemical storage, car washing, construction and other activities.
Evaluation of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills impact assessment for Recast of the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive
Treating and disposing of non-hazardous farm waste, sending to landfill, burying waste, incinerating fallen stock and recycling waste fuel oil.
Best practice guidance to help fire and rescue authorities to resolve incidents involving hazardous materials safely and efficiently.
This instrument uses powers in the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 to correct deficiencies in legislation implementing the land-use planning requirements of the Seveso III Directive, which arise as a result of the UK leaving the European Union.
What you need to do before you send waste to a landfill site.
Notices of publication and a consolidated list for designated standards for the restriction of the use of hazardous substances (RoHS).
Security staff can be the first to respond to acid attacks or incidents where someone has been exposed to a hazardous substance. Make sure you know what to do.
The rules, paperwork and training you need to transport dangerous goods
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