Review of the interaction between the Market Access Principles and England’s Air Quality (Domestic Solid Fuels Standards) Regulations 2020
The Office for the Internal Market (OIM) has published its review into how the Market Access Principles (MAPs) affect the UK internal market for certain products under Defra’s ‘Ready to Burn’ scheme, following the first joint referral from the UK and devolved administrations.
Case information
The OIM has published its report following a joint referral from the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government and the Northern Ireland Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) for a review of the impact of the Market Access Principles (MAPs) on the UK internal market with respect to certain products that fall within Defra’s ‘Ready to Burn’ certification scheme.
The review draws on engagement with manufactures, distributors, retailers and policymakers and considers cross-border sales of certified and uncertified manufactured solid fuels and house coal, the role of the MAPs, and the impact on market participants.
Indicative timetable
| Date | Action |
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| 17 July 2026 | Report publication |
| April to July 2026 | Evidence gathering and analysis |
| 30 April 2026 | Review opened |
Published in line with the OIM’s approach to transparency and information disclosure. We will publish any changes to the timetable on this page.
Final report
17 July 2026: We have now published our final report.
- Final report (17.7.26)
Stakeholder engagement: now closed
The OIM invited comments from a wide range of stakeholders including manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and others across the supply chain about their experiences of selling certified and uncertified manufactured solid fuels and house coal.
Contacts
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Senior Responsible Officer, Adam Land: adam.land@cma.gov.uk
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Project Director, James Macbeth: james.macbeth@cma.gov.uk
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Project Manager, Erica Cairney: erica.cairney@cma.gov.uk
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- Telephone numbers
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Updates to this page
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Final report published.
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First published.