Policy papers and consultations

The government's summary of proposed EU legislation providing for improved animal welfare standards for dogs and cats and improving their traceability.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 7 May 2024

The government's summary of EU regulation (EU) 2023/2419 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 October 2023 on the labelling of organic pet food.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 25 April 2024

The government's summary of EU legislation to update the technical requirements for eCall to mandate systems that use 4/5G networks.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 24 April 2024

The government's summary of a delegated regulation concerning movements within the EU of terrestrial animals.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 23 April 2024

The government's summary of a European Commission report on the implementation and application of the UK/EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement in 2023.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Updated: 22 April 2024

The government's summary of EU legislation about end-of-life vehicles and type approval with respect to their reusability, recyclability and recoverability.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 11 April 2024

The government's summary of EU legislation which sets technical provisions about specific compositional requirements for infant formula and follow on formula.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 26 March 2024

The government's summary about the use of iron milk caseinate in total diet replacement for weight control and in food for special medical purposes.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 26 March 2024

The government's summary of a decision to be taken by the UK/EU Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Updated: 25 March 2024

The government's summary of EU Commission delegated and implementing acts arising from EU directive 2003/87/EC on greenhouse gas emissions allowance trading.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 22 March 2024

The government's summary of a new EU regulation which sets out updated principles for the exchange of policing data to support criminal investigations.

• From: Home Office
• Updated: 20 March 2024

The government's summary of a new EU geographical indication (GI) scheme for craft and industrial products.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
• Updated: 14 March 2024

The government's summary of a framework established for long-term cooperation to detect, prevent and combat illegal migration and cross-border crime.

• From: Home Office
• Updated: 23 February 2024

The government's summary of amendments to EU legislation concerning marketing standards for the fruit and vegetables sector.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 19 February 2024

The government's summary of European Commission legislation concerning marketing standards for eggs.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 19 February 2024

The government's summary of a proposed council decision on the position to be taken by the EU in the Specialised Committee on Energy.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 19 February 2024

The government's summary of changes to EU legislation concerning rabies antibody titration testing for dogs, cats and ferrets.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 12 February 2024

The government's summary of EU legislation concerning the energy labelling and ecodesign requirements for household tumble dryers.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 9 February 2024

The government's summary of a proposal to amend EU regulation 2016/2031 to enhance the effectiveness of EU rules for plant health.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 6 February 2024

The government's summary of an amendment to EU directive 2011/65 concerning the use of cadmium and lead in certain window and door products.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 18 January 2024