Policy papers and consultations

The government's summary of a proposal to amend EU regulation 2016/2031 to enhance the effectiveness of EU rules for plant health.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 6 February 2024

This document provides the agenda for the meeting of the Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework on 24 January 2024.

• From: Cabinet Office
• Updated: 23 January 2024

The government's summary of an amendment to EU directive 2011/65 concerning the use of cadmium and lead in certain window and door products.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 18 January 2024

The government's summary of a European Commission proposal on the rationalisation and simplification of reporting requirements in certain EU legislation.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 18 January 2024

The government's summary of a decision on product specific rules of origin for electric accumulators and vehicles.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Updated: 15 January 2024

This page provides the conclusions and UK participant list for the second UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement Civil Society Forum meeting on 7 November 2023.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Updated: 15 January 2024

The government's summary of an amendment to the EU Reach regulation restricting the placing on the market or use of formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 11 January 2024

The government's summary of EU legislation that extends the list of shelf-stable goods exempted from border controls.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 19 December 2023

The government's summary of a changes to EU legislation concerning energy labelling for smartphones, mobile phones, cordless phones and slate tablets.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 14 December 2023

The government's summary of a European Commission proposal on the rationalisation and simplification of reporting requirements in certain EU legislation.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Updated: 13 December 2023

The government's summary of an amendment to an EU decision that renews the existing derogation of a simplified measure for fuel VAT rates in Northern Ireland.

• From: HM Treasury
• Updated: 12 December 2023

The government's summary of a European Commission regulation concerning the use of nitrates and nitrites as food additives.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 11 December 2023

This page provides information about the third meeting of the Trade Partnership Committee under the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Updated: 6 December 2023

Agenda for the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights meeting taking place on 4 December 2023.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Updated: 24 November 2023

The government's summary of the European Commission work programme 2024: Delivering for today and preparing for tomorrow.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Updated: 15 November 2023

The government's summary of an EU proposal to introduce new safety requirements that toys must meet to be placed on the EU market or Northern Ireland.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Updated: 9 November 2023

A consultation seeking views on reforms to the working time regulations, holiday pay, and the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE).

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Updated: 8 November 2023

The government's summary of a proposal to amend EU regulation 2017/852 on the manufacture, import and export of mercury products.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 1 November 2023

The government's summary of simplified customs formalities introduced for trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland under the Windsor Framework.

• From: HM Treasury
• Updated: 19 October 2023

The government's summary of a European Commission proposal to amend EU legislation allowing fertilising products to be digitally labelled.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 18 October 2023