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.

NIR 2023/6. The Packaging Waste (Data Reporting) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023. Comes into force 28th February. These Regulations impose requirements on producers who are established in Northern Ireland to collect data on the packaging they supply to others and to report that information to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.

SI 2023/91. The Environmental Targets (Biodiversity) (England) Regulations 2023.  Comes into force 30th January. These Regulations set long-term targets for reduction of species  extinction risk,  restoration or creation of wildlife-rich habitat  and species abundance as required under section 1 of the Environment Act 2021 (c. 30).

SI 2023/90. The Environmental Targets (Woodland and Trees Outside Woodland) (England) Regulations 2023. Comes into force 30th January. These Regulations set long term targets for land to be covered in woodland and trees as required under section 1 of the Environment Act 2021 (c. 30).