The UK Government has outlined a timetable for the introduction of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive. The broad aim of the WEEE Directive is to address the environmental impacts of WEEE and to encourage its separate collection and subsequent treatment, reuse, recovery, recycling and environmentally sound disposal.
The consultation on key proposals […]

As reported in the April 2006 edition of In Touch, controls on agricultural wastes were introduced in England and Wales on 31st March, and came into force on 15th May. In Northern Ireland, wastes arising from agricultural premises and mining and quarrying activities will now be subject to waste management controls under the new […]

From 16 July 2006 used whole or shredded tyres can no longer be sent to landfills when the new regulations come into force across England and Wales. The new rules are a result of an EU-wide ban under the Landfill Directive. Large tyres from agricultural or heavy plant vehicles with a diameter greater than 1400mm, […]

A new Directive proposed by the European Commission will set limits on concentrations in surface waters of 41 types of pesticides, heavy metals and other dangerous chemical substances that pose a particular risk to animal and plant life in the aquatic environment and to human health. These limits will have to be met by 2015. […]

JPD have great pleasure in offering a new course about Sustainable Development, this can be delivered at your premises on an In-House basis, for more details call our friendly advisors on 0870 438 2573
This is a one-day course designed to de-mystify the terms of sustainability and identify the environmental and social benefits of applying the […]

The UK Government announced its proposal for the European Union’s Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), Phase II (2008-2012). It is proposing to allocate 238 million allowances per year during the second phase, which will run between 2008 and 2012, compared to 245 million allowances per year under the current phase of the scheme. This announcement […]

On 27th July, the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) recommended approval of revised asbestos regulations. The draft Control of Asbestos Regulations have been the subject of extensive consultation and will strengthen overall worker protection by reducing exposure limits and introducing detailed mandatory training for work with asbestos. They will also simplify the […]

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a revised risk assessment guide to help employers to spend more time on putting practical actions into effect.
Launching the guidance, HSE’s Deputy Chief Executive, Jonathan Rees, said: “We want to save lives, not tie businesses up in red tape – good risk assessment is the way to […]

JPD are now offering a two-day BRC Internal Auditing course which will allow delegates to gain an in-depth and practical understanding of the BRC Global Food Standards. It will include how to implement a BRC system as well as how to audit the system and report on it.
The course will be suitable for anyone […]