Link: ISO 14851:2019 Determination of the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of plastic materials in an aqueous medium. Method by measuring the oxygen demand in a closed respirometer
Source: BSI Standards
BS EN IEC 62660-1:2019 Secondary lithium-ion cells for the propulsion of electric road vehicles Performance testing
Road vehicles
Battery-powered devices
Mathematical calculations
Endurance testing
Charge measurement
Testing conditions
Electrical measurement
Lithium
Power measurement (electric)
Electrically-operated devices
Hybrid vehicles
Performance testing
Storage batteries
Electric cells
Life (durability)
Link: BS EN IEC 62660-1:2019 Secondary lithium-ion cells for the propulsion of electric road vehicles Performance testing
Source: BSI Standards
Press release: Foreign Secretary affords Nazanin Zaghari Ratcliffe diplomatic protection
The Foreign Secretary has today (7 March) decided that the UK will exercise diplomatic protection in the case of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe as part of the Government’s continuing efforts to secure her release.
Link: Press release: Foreign Secretary affords Nazanin Zaghari Ratcliffe diplomatic protection
Source: Gov Press Releases
News story: New Fisheries Minister celebrates International Year of Salmon
A project to help the revival of salmon on one of England’s key rivers has been officially opened by Fisheries Minister Robert Goodwill today.
Link: News story: New Fisheries Minister celebrates International Year of Salmon
Source: Environment Agency
Blog: Adtech fact finding forum shows consensus on need for change
There’s a well-quoted line from Steve Jobs, that as Apple CEO he didn’t employ smart people to tell them what to do, but so that they could tell him what to do.
Link: Blog: Adtech fact finding forum shows consensus on need for change
Source: ICO .org.uk
Blog: Why the right of access to patient data needn’t be a headache for GPs
A patient’s right to access their own medical records from their GP is a long-established principle supported and strengthened by data protection law, most recently the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Link: Blog: Why the right of access to patient data needn’t be a headache for GPs
Source: ICO .org.uk
Press release: International Trade Secretary visits World Trade Organization
Dr Liam Fox met with key World Trade Organization figures in final preparations for the UK taking its independent seat as soon as we leave the European Union.
Link: Press release: International Trade Secretary visits World Trade Organization
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: 3km oil slick threatened local beauty spot.
A serious pollution incident led to a 3km oil slick near the Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, Doncaster.
Link: Press release: 3km oil slick threatened local beauty spot.
Source: Environment Agency
The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment) Regulations 2019
These Regulations implement Directive (EU) 2017/2102 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ No L305, 21.11.2017, p8) (“the amending Directive”), which amends Directive 2011/65/EU (recast) (OJ No L174, 01.07.2011, p88) (“the 2011 Directive”). The 2011 Directive seeks to reduce the risks posed by hazardous substances to health and the environment by imposing harmonised restrictions. The 2011 Directive was implemented in the United Kingdom by the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3032), as amended (“the 2012 Regulations”). These Regulations amend the 2012 Regulations.
Link: The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Committee question ministers on funding for local authorities’ children’s services
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee hears from ministers and independent care providers about provision of children’s services
Link: Committee question ministers on funding for local authorities’ children’s services
Source: Parliamentary News