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 to working and employment conditions of agency workers (England, Wales and Scotland) From 1 October 2011, agency workers will gain certain permanent employee rights after a 12-week qualifying period

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 national minimum wage rate (all UK) From 1 October 2011, the various national minimum wage rates will increase

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

28 September 2011

Applying the waste hierarchy to prevent, recycle and recover waste (Only applies to businesses in England and Wales) From 28 September 2011, you must ensure that waste is dealt with as high as possible in the 5-step waste hierarchy

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 July 2011

Import controls on plastic kitchenware from China (all UK) From 1 July 2011, certain plastic kitchenware from China must be pre-notified before importing and may be tested

1 July 2011

Possible need to consider anti-bribery procedures (all UK) From 1 July 2011, you may need anti-bribery procedures if there's a risk of someone committing bribery on your behalf

1 May 2011

End of the Worker Registration Scheme (all UK) From 1 May 2011, certain Europeans will no longer have to be registered with the UK Border Agency to work for you

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

6 April 2011

Extension of positive action to recruitment and promotion (England, Scotland & Wales) From 6 April 2011, positive action can, under certain circumstances, be used as a tie-breaker when making appointments