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Sustainability versus patient safety? Navigating the EU’s regulatory framework for medical devices
Posted: 27/11/2023
In recent years environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues have been increasingly prioritised by politicians, industries, and consumers alike, and the pharmaceutical industry is no different. As part of its Net Zero Strategy, the UK government earlier this year set significant carbon reduction targets for the NHS. The ESG drivers for the......>>
The Ukraine Recovery Conference and the strengthening of the UK sanctions approach against Russia
Posted: 24/11/2023
On 21-22 June, the UK and Ukraine co-hosted the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2023 (URC), bringing together a coalition of thousands of representatives from 59 countries – across government, business and civil society – to commit their support to Ukraine’s recovery. This year’s event followed the 2022 URC, which took place in Switzerland......>>
Derivative claim against Shell goes up in smoke
Posted: 15/11/2023
The first recorded attempt to use a derivative action to hold directors liable for a company’s climate crisis response has been brought by ClientEarth. The claim did fail in the High Court, however, it may be appealed. The requirement for good faith and the views of other shareholders may be of consequence to future derivative actions......>>
Selling flesh or fabric? The responsible approach to marketing fashion garments is reaffirmed by the UK's advertising regulator
Posted: 11/03/2022
On 16 February 2022, the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) confirmed it had upheld a complaint against the online fashion retailer Boohoo UK Ltd (Boohoo) in relation to an online advertisement posted on its website. The ASA held that the ad had objectified and sexualised women, was irresponsible and likely to cause serious offence......>>
Tough criminal and financial penalties on the horizon for a host of cyber offences
Posted: 08/03/2022
Tech companies and bosses could face tough penalties and significant sanctions if they fail to keep their platform’s content compliant. In recent years there has been a dramatic increase in online crime, with more than 200,000 offences recorded last year, up from 114,000 two years ago......>>
UK's Environment Bill heralds new powers to help enforcement authorities fight climate change and air pollution
Posted: 10/11/2021
Climate change has become an increasingly pressing issue that world leaders are trying to tackle on a global level. An associated problem and major contributory factor is air pollution which affects the health of tens of millions of people. Understandably, concerns about air pollution have become a key driving force behind the new measures......>>
Brexit makes its mark on products: a high-level guide to product compliance markings in the UK
Posted: 21/07/2021
Post-Brexit, manufacturers and importers have new obligations in relation to product marking requirements in the UK, with the most significant changes due to take effect from 1 January 2022......>>
A novel approach to the regulation of CBD products – the Food Standards Agency’s ‘novel foods’ authorisation process explained
Posted: 16/06/2021
In 2020, the global cannabidiol (CBD) market was estimated at $2.8 billion and is expected to reach $7.5 billion by 2025. Within Europe, growth of 400% is anticipated with the market reaching $23.6 million by 2025. Based on CBD’s relatively recent classification as a ‘novel food’ , this article focuses...…>>
Consumer safety scrutinised following fatal accident on Peloton Tread+ treadmill and subsequent product recall
Posted: 17/05/2021
On 5 May 2021, Peloton recalled its ‘Tread+’ treadmills, following a tragic accident where a six-year-old died after being pulled underneath the rear of one machine. It is important to note that the Tread+ was only sold in the United States and the recall of the ‘Tread’ in the UK is for different safety reasons...…>>
Norton sets up a firewall against the CMA
Posted: 08/04/2021
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has taken anti-virus software firm, Norton (specifically the appropriately named NortonLifeLock UK Limited and NortonLifeLock Ireland Limited), to court after it refused to provide information for an investigation into auto-renewing contracts and anti-virus software...…>>

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