Regulatory updates – January 2010

Below we list the new regulation updates – there is a summary of what they are about, but we strongly recommend that you follow the hyperlink and read the whole regulation update.

• Introduction of different Intrastat exemption thresholds
  From 1 January 2010, the current single Intrastat threshold will increase for imports and decrease for exports

• New information requirements for service-sector businesses
  From 28 December 2009, businesses selling services in the UK and/or European Economic Area must give customers certain information

• New sampling and other controls for Salmonella in turkey flocks
  On 1 January 2010, a national programme for the monitoring and control of Salmonella in turkeys comes into force

• New identification and traceability rules for sheep and goats
  From 31 December 2009, you must use electronic identification for sheep and individually record sheep and goats

• Revised requirements for food-packaging materials and substances
  From 19 December 2009, new rules apply to active and intelligent materials and articles that are used to wrap food