Bill Longley-Cook, Author at Simplifi Solutions

26th January 2023

Simplifi January 2023 newsletter

In our January newsletter we bring to your attention four new items, two with respect to merchant shipping and two with respect to hazardous substances. We note one amending SI which extends the transition period for twelve items. There are two items of relevant legislation from the Republic of Ireland, but nothing from the EU. There are four new consultations in progress. We have highlighted three items of news, one from the US and two from the UK which we trust might be of interest. Finally, there is as prosecution, brought by the Environment Agency, of note. In addition we have prepared of new and amended legislation, appropriate to Simplifi users, published during 2022 . Legislation has been sorted into categories.

23rd January 2023

SI 2023/63

SI 2023/63. The Control of Explosives Precursors and Poisons Regulations 2023. Comes into force 1st October. These Regulations cover the supply of regulated and reportable substances controlled by The Poisons Act 1972. They impose various requirements on persons who supply such substances or regulated explosives precursors or who operate an online marketplace for such substances. They also make amendments to Schedule 1A, the list of regulated and reportable substances, to The Poisons Act.

19th January 2023

HSE issue a safety alert for Diacetyl

HSE has issued a safety alert for Diacetyl, also known as 2,3-butanedione. This is a naturally occurring organic compound but can also be manufactured synthetically. Diacetyl vapour can be generated as a by-product during the roasting and grinding of coffee beans and may also be present during brewing of some beers. Diacetyl is classified as a hazardous substance. It is toxic if inhaled, can cause skin irritation and eye damage by contact and harmful if swallowed. https://www.hse.gov.uk/safetybulletins/diacetyl-vapour-exposure.htm?utm_source=hse.gov.uk&utm_medium=refferal&utm_campaign=diacetyl-safety-alert&utm_content=news-page

18th January 2023

SI 2023/35

SI 2023/35. The Merchant Shipping (Watercraft) Order 2023. Comes into force 31st March. This order confers certain provisions of the Merchant Shipping Act and of the Harbours Act 1964, as they apply to ships to apply to watercraft. Watercraft, with certain exemptions means any type of craft which is mechanically powered, used on water and carries one or more persons. The order covers the registration and safe use of such craft and the relevant duties of harbour authorities.