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Plant Varieties and Seeds (PVS) Strategy
The policy area of Plant Varieties and Seeds (PVS) covers Plant Variety Rights (intellectual property rights of plant breeders), plant variety registration, setting standards for marketing and certification of seed and other plant propagating material and ensuring that these standards are upheld. Defra, Scottish Government, Welsh Government and DAERA are working together to develop a UK PVS Strategy spanning 5 years. This will be the first strategy in the PVS area and will be an... MoreOpened 26 September 2022 -
Open access restriction at The Downs (case numbers 2006100112 & 2006110003)
Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to... MoreOpened 12 September 2022 -
UK Mandatory Water Efficiency Labelling
We want to hear your views on our plans to introduce mandatory water efficiency labelling across all UK nations - England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. We propose to label water using products (e.g. taps, showers, toilets, dishwashers and washing machines) . This consultation sets out our proposed approach, products covered by the label, label design/ features, label display and standards to support the label. The benefits of labelling for reducing impacts on the... MoreOpened 2 September 2022 -
Diwygio Rheoliadau Bara a Blawd 1998 a Rheoliadau Bara a Blawd (Gogledd Iwerddon) 1998
Mae llywodraeth y Deyrnas Unedig (DU) a’r gweinyddiaethau datganoledig yn ceisio safbwyntiau ar gynigion i ddiweddaru a diwygio Rheoliadau Bara a Blawd 1998 a Rheoliadau Bara a Blawd (Gogledd Iwerddon) 1998 sy’n ymdrin â rheolau penodol ar labelu a chyfansoddiad bara a blawd. Yn bennaf, mae’r rheoliadau’n ei gwneud yn orfodol i gyfnerthu blawd gwenith gwyn a blawd gwenith brown wedi’u melino nad ydynt yn gyflawn, sy’n cael eu gweithgynhyrchu a’u gwerthu yn y DU, â... MoreOpened 1 September 2022 -
Amending the Bread and Flour Regulations 1998 and the Bread and Flour Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1998
The UK Government and devolved administrations are seeking views on proposals to update and amend The Bread and Flour Regulations 1998 and The Bread and Flour Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1998 which cover specific rules on the labelling and composition of bread and flour. The regulations primarily mandate the compulsory fortification of milled white and brown non-wholemeal wheat flour that are manufactured and sold in the UK for public health reasons with added calcium, iron, thiamin... MoreOpened 1 September 2022 -
Managing flyseine vessel pressure on demersal Non-Quota Species
The Fisheries White Paper, Sustainable Fisheries for Future Generations, 2018 sets out the UK’s commitment to reshape fisheries management following our departure from the EU. Continuing to champion sustainable fishing and adopting management measures to rebuild and maintain stocks in the long term is central to future management. Non-Quota Species (NQS) are stocks not subject to a Total Allowable Catch. They are often high value, potentially vulnerable and generally... MoreOpened 25 August 2022 -
Call for evidence on methane suppressing feed products
Methane suppressing feed products are defined here as natural or synthetic compounds added to or included in animals’ diets which lead to less methane being produced whilst the animal is digesting the feed. They include a range of products including methanogenesis inhibitors, seaweeds, essential oils, organic acids, probiotics, and antimicrobials. This call for evidence will explore the potential for methane suppressing feed products with the aim to gather views... MoreOpened 23 August 2022 -
Consultation on the WC Suite Performance Specifications in England and Wales
In England and Wales the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 (‘the regulations’) regulate how water systems are designed, installed and operated. Regulator Specifications that provide detailed performance, verification and in some cases installation requirements, can also be approved. Defra and Welsh Government are seeking your views on proposed amendments to the WC Suite Performance Specification, the Specification on the Prevention of Backflow and associated... MoreOpened 8 August 2022 -
Consultation on proposals for the deer management strategy (consultation now closed)
The consultation seeks views on the key proposals to ensure the sustainable management of the English deer population and a reduction of the impacts of deer on the natural environment. These proposals include reviewing the evidence base, current barriers to effective management, relevant legislation, regulation and incentives as well as developing sector capacity, skills and markets. MoreOpened 4 August 2022 -
Technical consultation on the biodiversity metric
Questions in this consultation There were 8 questions in this consultation. There were 4 additional questions for confidentiality and respondent information which were included at the beginning of the online survey only. The consultation questions were therefore numbered as follows: Question 1 (Question 5 online) Question 2 (Question 6 online) ... MoreOpened 2 August 2022 -
Open access restriction at Gittisham Hill (case numbers 2017098517 and 2017108538)
Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to... MoreOpened 28 July 2022 -
Consultation on the draft National Air Pollution Control Programme
The UK government along with Scottish Government, Welsh Government and the Northern Ireland Executive (the devolved administrations) are conducting a consultation on the revised draft National Air Pollution Control Programme (NAPCP). We will use the responses to this consultation to help inform the reviewed of the NAPCP due to be published later this year. We encourage responses via Citizen Space by clicking the online consultation link below. Updated emission projections can be... MoreOpened 25 July 2022 -
Call for Evidence on a Proposed Landfill Tax Grant Scheme for the Remediation of Contaminated Land
The government is aware of instances in which the redevelopment, remediation, and / or protection of land affected by contamination or the consequences of previous development may be prevented by the cost of landfill, including the Landfill Tax. Landfill Tax has been highly effective since its implementation in diverting waste from landfill and underpinning the waste hierarchy by encouraging more sustainable waste management solutions. However, it is not intended that this tax should act... MoreOpened 21 July 2022 -
Consultation on charging fees for applications for exemptions to the Restrictions of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regime
The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 (RoHS Regulations) restricts the use of 10 hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) with a view to contributing to the protection of human health and the environment, including the sound recovery and disposal of waste. Industry can apply for exemptions to allow the supply of products using one or more of the restricted substances above the... MoreOpened 15 July 2022 -
Contractual Practice in the UK Pig Sector
The pig sector has seen significant challenges in recent years. An oversupply of pigs arising as a result of rapidly declining export demand by China, and the lack of skilled butchers in processing plants was compounded by the outbreak of Covid-19 and led to a significant backlog of pigs on farms. Various key measures were put in place in response to these challenges. In the UK, the government launched a temporary visa scheme allowing up to 800 skilled butchers to enter the UK for a... MoreOpened 15 July 2022 -
Yr arferion mewn contractau yn sector moch y Deyrnas Unedig
Mae'r sector moch wedi gweld heriau arwyddocaol yn ystod y blynyddoedd diwethaf. Cafodd gormodedd o foch, a gododd o ganlyniad i ostyngiad cyflym yn y galw am allforion yn Tsieina, a diffyg cigyddion medrus ar safleoedd prosesu, ei ddwysáu gan Covid-19 ac arweiniodd at ôl-groniad sylweddol o foch ar ffermydd. Mewn ymateb i'r heriau hyn, rhoddwyd amryw o fesurau allweddol ar waith. Yn y Deyrnas Unedig, lansiodd y llywodraeth gynllun fisas dros dro a ganiataodd i... MoreOpened 15 July 2022 -
Open access restriction at Holme Bird Observatory (case number 2005040189)
Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to... MoreOpened 11 July 2022 -
Consultation on Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs)
The purpose of this consultation is to seek your views on the proposals to designate a number of candidate Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) in English waters. HPMAs are areas of the sea that allow the protection and full recovery of marine ecosystems. HPMAs are defined in the Benyon review and government response as “areas of the sea that allow the protection and recovery of marine ecosystems by prohibiting extractive, destructive and depositional uses and allowing only... MoreOpened 6 July 2022 -
Consultation on Extending the UK REACH Submission Deadlines
We would like to know what you think about our proposed measure to extend the current UK REACH submission deadlines for transitional registrations. The UK REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) Regulation [1] is one of the main pieces of legislation for the regulation of chemicals in Great Britain. It established the UK REACH regime (UK REACH), which regulates the use of substances in Great Britain as EU... MoreOpened 5 July 2022 -
Open access restriction at Westleton Heath (case number 2007020105)
Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to... MoreOpened 4 July 2022 -
Open access restriction at Brick Kiln Walks (case number 2007020104)
Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to... MoreOpened 4 July 2022 -
Open access restriction at Walberswick Common, Tinkers Walk & East Sheeps Walk, Newdelight Walks (case number 2007020109)
Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to... MoreOpened 4 July 2022 -
Open access restriction at Dunwich Heath (case number 2007020106)
Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to... MoreOpened 4 July 2022 -
Consultation on Managing Quota in 2023 and Beyond
The UK is now an independent coastal state with rights and duties under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea to control and manage the resources in our waters. We have the left the EU and the common fisheries policy and, over the coming years, we will reform how we manage our fisheries. This includes the freedom to negotiate with the EU and other coastal states for a fairer share of fishing opportunities. We have previously committed to explore new methodologies for... MoreOpened 27 June 2022 -
Seeking views on possible changes to public sector food and catering policy.
Government is adopting an ambitious and transformational approach to public sector food and catering. We are determined to use public sector purchasing power to ensure positive change in the food system. Our vision is that public sector food and catering is an exemplar to wider society in delivering positive health, animal welfare, environmental and socio-economic impacts. We have developed a set of proposed changes to public sector food and catering policy, including the... MoreOpened 13 June 2022 -
Consultation on improved reporting of food waste by large food businesses in England
Seeking views on different options to improve food waste reporting by large food businesses in England. MoreOpened 13 June 2022 -
Consultation on the Principles of Marine Net Gain
The Government’s response to the 2018 terrestrial Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) consultation confirmed the intention to develop and consult on an appropriate regime for the marine environment which builds on commitments in Defra’s 25 Year Environment Plan. Broadly speaking, marine net gain aims to put the marine environment into recovery. It will do so by requiring that all in-scope developments leave the environment in a better state than before, and thereby firmly embed... MoreOpened 7 June 2022 -
Review of statutory directions on the Portland to Lulworth (Weymouth Bay) stretch of the England Coast Path (case number 2012056403, 2012056425, 2012056426, 2012056427 and 2012056430)
Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to... MoreOpened 24 May 2022 -
Call for evidence – MMO assessment of fishing activity impacts in marine protected areas – Stage 2
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is seeking additional evidence and views on our draft MPA fisheries assessment of the impacts of fishing using bottom towed gear on certain designated features of 13 marine protected areas (MPAs). MMO manages activities in the 230,000 square kilometres of seas around England. We are responsible for assessing the impacts of fishing on designated features of MPAs and, if required, developing byelaws or other management measures to further MPA... MoreOpened 14 May 2022 -
Consultation on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations - Producer Compliance Scheme (PCS) Balancing System Review 2022
The 2013 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations (‘the WEEE Regulations’) ensure that producers of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) finance the cost of collection, treatment, recycling and recovery of that equipment when it becomes WEEE in specified circumstances. Amendments to the WEEE Regulations that entered into force in 2019 require producer compliance schemes (PCSs) to join the Government approved PCS Balancing System (PBS).... MoreOpened 5 May 2022
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