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Hazmat Academy provides training to over 800 learners
13 Dec 2021

Hazmat Academy provides training to over 800 learners

Since its launch, NCEC's training platform, Hazmat Academy, has provided hazmat training to over 800 learners in bespoke and off-the-shelf, delivered either in person, via distance learning or a combination of both. Read more
Providing 24-hour emergency response this festive period
9 Dec 2021

Providing 24-hour emergency response this festive period

You would be forgiven for thinking that providing emergency telephone response on Christmas day will mean that our team will have a quiet shift. In reality, we receive a surprisingly high volume of calls, ranging from festive themed spills to potentially high-consequence industrial chemical emergencies. Read more
Defra to consult on UK REACH registration deadline extensions
9 Dec 2021

Defra to consult on UK REACH registration deadline extensions

The UK Government is launching a consultation on the UK REACH implementation model, which will include a review of the current full registration deadlines.  Read more
Future EU chemical legislation puts Europe’s 4th largest manufacturing industry at major crossroads
2 Dec 2021

Future EU chemical legislation puts Europe’s 4th largest manufacturing industry at major crossroads

Industry leaders today made an urgent call to the European Commission to work together to develop an EU Chemical Industry Transition Pathway to sustain the massive investments required to meet the objectives of the EU Green Deal. Read more
Corrigendum for Dangerous Goods Emergency Action Code List 2021 now in effect
30 Nov 2021

Corrigendum for Dangerous Goods Emergency Action Code List 2021 now in effect

Corrigendum for the Dangerous Goods Emergency Action Code list 2021 contains some minor spelling errors missed during proof reading and removes several UN numbers that are no longer included in the UN model regulations, as they are no longer relevant following their removal.  Read more
NCEC's Hazmat Academy and MDM Publishing announce a new global partnership
8 Nov 2021

NCEC's Hazmat Academy and MDM Publishing announce a new global partnership

NCEC, the chemical experts of Ricardo, has selected MDM Publishing to be the global media partner for its training platform, Hazmat Academy. Read more
UK Government grants more time to submit DUINs and advises on a temporary reactivation of grandfathering window  under UK REACH
2 Nov 2021

UK Government grants more time to submit DUINs and advises on a temporary reactivation of grandfathering window under UK REACH

The deadline to submit DUINs has been extended and the window to grandfather registrations under UK REACH will be temporarily reactivated soon. Find out more on what this means for those trading in the GB. Read more
Sneak peek into Hazmat 2022's line-up as the early bird deadline approaches
19 Oct 2021

Sneak peek into Hazmat 2022's line-up as the early bird deadline approaches

Bringing together international speakers from across sectors, delegates will benefit from informative presentations, case studies and practical, hands-on workshops. This is a sneak peek into what Hazmat 2022 has in store for you. Read more
ECHA's SCIP database is published
14 Sep 2021

ECHA's SCIP database is published

ECHA’s SCIP database has now been published. This means that it is now easier to access information on the potential hazards of products placed on the EU market. Read more
NCEC Newsletter – September 2021
6 Sep 2021

NCEC Newsletter – September 2021

In this edition, we're highlighting multiple new additions to the regulatory landscape covering UK REACH, an eight phase approach to incident scene management and our upcoming events and webinars. Read more
Eight new substances added to ECHA’s Candidate List
15 Jul 2021

Eight new substances added to ECHA’s Candidate List

The Candidate List now contains 219 SVHCs due to their effects on humans and the environment. Companies that are manufacturing or importing products in the EU, now have a legal obligation to ensure that none of their mixtures, articles or substances contain items included on the List. Find out what you need to do remain compliant. Read more
NCEC Newsletter – May 2021
14 May 2021

NCEC Newsletter – May 2021

In this edition, we're highlighting the launch of our new online training platform - Hazmat Academy and the steps businesses need to take now to comply with UK REACH. Read more