Wholesale and Retail

Motor salvage code of practice updated

The motor salvage categories A, B, C and D will be replaced on 1 October 2017 as part of an updated code of practice for the insurance industry.

Published date:

16/06/2017

New vaping rules could lead users to black market, industry claims

The vaping industry has taken aim at the newly enforced Tobacco Products Directive by claiming it could prompt users to seek out stronger products from the black market that fail to comply to standards.

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24/05/2017

Wood recyclers and EA collaborate to assess definition of 'hazardous' wood waste

The wood recycling industry is working with the Environment Agency (EA) to look at the classification of hazardous waste wood in the UK.

Published date:

16/05/2017

Organizational resilience: crisis management

The next article in our series on organizational resilience focuses on the third pillar: crisis management. Crisis management isn’t just reactive - it’s about taking the relevant measures to prepare for potential crisis.

Published date:

15/05/2017

First international standard on sustainable procurement published

BS ISO 20400 is the first truly global standard that can be used by multinational businesses, public bodies, and anyone who needs to deliver sustainable outcomes through their supply chains by integrating sustainability into their procurement process.

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11/05/2017

NHS England announces new rules to cut sale of sugary drinks in hospitals

Sugary drinks will be banned in NHS hospital shops from next year unless suppliers take decisive action to cut their sales over the next 12 months.

Published date:

25/04/2017

A closer look: how are standards made

Do you know how standards are made? Discover more here.

Published date:

24/04/2017

Sugar guidelines may hit food and drink promotions

Food and drink suppliers will have to cut back on promotions to comply with new UK guidelines on sugar reduction, according to industry analyst IRI UK.

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19/04/2017

Court upholds ban on branded cigarette packs from next month

Standardised packaging of cigarettes sold in the UK will come into force next month, the Department of Health has confirmed.

Published date:

19/04/2017

Why two (or more) heads are better than one: the importance of collaboration

Building a good relationship takes time and effort, so how can you prevent issues arising? The answer: with robust collaborative working guidelines.

Published date:

18/04/2017