Draft guidance on the percentage ingredient declaration of animal feed
The Foods Standards Agency seeks comments on draft guidance on the interpretation and application of the labelling of compound animal feeding stuffs by the percentage weight of inclusion of their feed material ingredients ('percentage ingredient declaration').

Responses are requested by: 30 November 2006 Closed

European Commission proposals on regulations on food improvement agents
The Foods Standards Agency seeks comments on proposed European Commission regulations establishing a common authorisation procedure for food additives, food enzymes and food flavourings ('the common procedures regulation').

Responses are requested by: 27 November 2006 Close

Energy Review Implementation - Nuclear Policy Framework Starting Date: 12th July 2006
Having reached the position that nuclear has a future role, we have developed a proposal for a policy framework under which developers will be able to make proposals for new nuclear build. We are seeking views on this proposal: A policy framework (including a nuclear "statement of need") in which national strategic and regulatory issues are most appropriately discussed through processes other than the planning inquiry. The planning inquiry should focus on the relationship between the proposal and the local plans, and local environmental impacts. The inquiry should weigh up these local issues alongside the national strategic or regulatory material considerations, which will already have been established. The inquiry should also examine the local benefits of the development and how specific local impacts of the construction and operation of the plant can be minimised. It is our intention that the framework will be published in a forthcoming White Paper.

Closing Date: 31st October 2006 Closed.

Regional and Local Transport - Regional Funding Allocations - Developing the Process
A letter seeking views on the process by which the English regions were asked to submit advice on transport priorities in their area, as part of the wider regional funding allocations exercise.

Closing Date: 31st October 2006 Closed.

Consultation on the WEEE Directive
The Government has today published its proposals for draft legislation to implement the WEEE Directive. This consultation seeks views of businesses, manufacturers, retailers, producers and enforcement authorities on draft regulations implementing Directives 2002/96/EC and 2003/108/EC of the European Parliament relating to waste electrical and electronic equipment. This consultation does not seek views on the provisions of the Directive itself but on the UK's proposed interpretation of it.

Closing Date: 17th October 2006 Closed.

Access for Disabled People - DDA 2005 - Rail Services for Disabled People (first package)
Consultation paper on draft regulations making amendments to rail vehicle accessibility regulations exemptions procedure and defining 'turnover' for enforcement purposes.

Closing Date: 16th October 2006 Closed.

The Tools to Deliver Better Regulation
Revising the Regulatory Impact Assessment: A Consultation
The Better Regulation Executive is consulting on proposals to revise the Regulatory Impact Assessment process and has published 'The Tools to Deliver Better Regulation - Revising the Regulatory Impact Assessment: A Consultation'. The proposed revisions aim to increase the transparency of Impact Assessments so that the costs and benefits of new proposals are clearer and updated throughout the policy making cycle.

Closing Date: 16th October 2006. Closed.

National minimum wage and the accommodation offset - Consultation on proposed guidance Starting Date: 14th July 2006
The document has been produced in response to a recommendation of the Low Pay Commission in their 2006 report to update guidance on the accommodation offset. The Government is seeking views on whether the guidance set out below explains the accommodation offset provisions of the national minimum wage legislation in a sufficiently clear and comprehensive manner to meet the needs of employers, workers and other interested parties. The Government welcomes views from employers, workers, trade unions, interested and representative bodies and individuals. The guidance relates to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, except in so far as it refers to the Agricultural Minimum Wage. Separate Agricultural Wages Orders apply in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The amount that an employer providing accommodation can count towards national minimum wage pay is currently £3.90 per day (up to a maximum of £27.30 per week). For simplicity, in the guidance we have used the rates which will be applicable from 1st October 2006 in all our calculations. For the accommodation offset, this will be £4.15 per day (up to a maximum of £29.05 per week)

Closing Date: 6th October 2006 Closed.

Representative actions in consumer protection cases Starting Date: 12th July 2006
This consultation document and draft partial Regulatory Impact Assessment seeks your views on the implementation of representative actions in consumer protection cases. This proposal was previously consulted on as part of the Consumer Strategy, published last June. This consultation seeks views on more detailed implementation issues. There are instances where a breach of consumer protection legislation affects a number of consumers in a similar way. These consumers are unlikely to pursue damages individually due to the perceived complexities of the legal system and their relatively low individual losses compared to potentially high legal fees. We believe that there may be a role for a consumer body, or similarly interested organisation, to bring a case on behalf of such a group in an attempt to win damages on their behalf. While we are keen to increase consumer access to justice we want to avoid exposing business to spurious or vexatious claims or unwittingly creating a compensation culture. The consultation therefore contemplates a number of safeguards. We would be grateful for your views on these proposals.

Closing Date: 4th October 2006 Closed.

ODA Procurement Policy
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has just published its draft Procurement Policy for public consultation. The policy is open to public consultation until the 2 October 2006, after which it will be revised and re-issued. The ODA is seeking comments on the draft policy.

Closing Date: 2nd October 2006 Closed.

Roads and Vehicles - Keeping Traffic Moving: Consultation on Draft Guidance on Intervention Criteria
Consultation on Draft Guidance on Intervention Criteria upon a local traffic authority. This relates to the performance of the network management duties by the traffic authorities in England.

Closing Date: 27th September 2006 Closed.

Draft voluntary guidance on the provision of allergen information for foods that are not prepacked
This consultation by the Foods Standard Agency sets out voluntary best practice guidance that can help make establishments selling or providing non-prepacked foods to consumers, aware of the potential problems associated with food allergy and intolerance.

Closing Date: 27th September 2006 Closed.

Roads and Vehicles - Consultation on Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act (TMA) 2004
Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act (TMA) provides a single framework in England for the civil enforcement of parking.

Closing Date: 25th September 2006 Closed.

Increasing the holiday entitlement - an initial consultation
The DTI launched a consultation on the 13th of June on proposals to increase the statutory holiday entitlement from the current four weeks to 5.6 weeks (28 days for someone working full-time) to reflect the number of permanent bank and public holidays. The consultation seeks views on the benefits and impacts of these proposals, the timetable for introducing the extra holiday and what flexibilities would help to manage holidays more effectively.

Initial survey data suggests that smaller businesses may be particularly affected by these proposals and the DTI is therefore encouraging small businesses to respond to the consultation questionairre (10 questions) by the 22nd of September 2006.

Closing Date: 22nd September 2006 Closed.

Managing workplace transport risk - a route map from Start 5th of June 2006
HSE has been devising a cross-cutting guidance tool to help manage the risk involved in the use of workplace transport. They have called this tool the route map. Workplace transport is used in a great variety of situations but sadly remains the second biggest cause of fatal injury in the workplace. The control of risk in these circumstances is covered by several sets of regulations and many employers and duty holders find this confusing. Various guidance publications have been developed, some generic, some for specific procedures in certain sectors, but there is no clear cross-cutting guidance on driver skill and management. The route map will provide an easy to understand and readily accessible framework of current legislation, guidance and agreed good practice. It will set out alternative ways to comply where these exist, which should be particularly useful for small and medium enterprises which have many demands on limited time and resources. On 09 May HSC reviewed the HSE proposals and agreed to a full public consultation.

Closing Date: 22nd September 2006 Closed.

Improving worker involvement - Improving health and safety - CD207 From April 2006
The consultation by the HSE sets out options aimed at increasing the quality and quantity of worker involvement in health and safety risk management by voluntary initiatives or by strengthening the legal requirements for consultation with employees. 24

Closing Date: 8th September 2006 Closed.

Shipping & Ports - Ports Policy Review
DFT's consultation paper in the form of a discussion document seeking views to inform the Review of Ports Policy in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Closing Date: 1st September 2006 Closed.

Recent Energy Review Recommendations
The Government, in its recent Energy Review, set out recommendations on streamlining the planning process for all large electricity infrastructure projects. In addition to this the Government is setting out a proposed framework for the consideration of the issues relevant to new nuclear build and the context in which public enquiries, as part of the planning process should be held. This framework is to be set out in a White Paper to be published around the turn of the year. To support preparation of this White Paper the Government is now consulting on these proposals.

Closing Date: 31st August 2006 Closed.

Impact of regulation on individual businesses
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) intend to publish a report in the autumn which will look in detail at the impact of regulation on individual businesses, this will tie in with the publication of the government's simplification plans which will in turn form part of the pre-budget report in December. The BCC would welcome robust examples from members in support of the argument for simplification. From these examples, they intend to produce case-studies for individual businesses looking in detail at how particular regulations are impacting on their ability to remain competitive. Can you please provide either a case study or a specific example of red tape/over-regulation to the Policy Unit at Liverpool Chamber no later than the 31st August 2006. If you wish to make comments anonymously please state this on your submission and your company details will not be disclosed to BCC or other third party.

Closing Date: 31st August 2006 Closed.

Consultation on Aerosol Dispensers Start Date: 28 July 2006
Consultation on adapting the Aerosol Dispensers Directive 75/324/EEC.
This consultation document seeks your views on a proposal, recently presented by the European Commission, for a Directive on the adaptation to technical progress of the Aerosol Dispensers Directive 75/324/EEC (ADD). This Directive concerns the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to aerosol dispensers and their safety. Responses to this consultation will help inform the United Kingdom voting position and will also assist us in the preparation of a full Regulatory Impact Assessment in connection with the proposed measures.

Closing Date: 28th August 2006 Closed.

A Proposal to Amend Non-Fossil Fuel Obligation Contracts For Municipal and Industrial Waste Projects With Combined Heat and Power Starting Date: 11th July 2006
A limited 6 week consultation on technical changes to Non Fossil Fuel Obligation contracts issued under rounds 4 and 5 to Municipal Industrial Waste with Combined Heat and Power generators.

Closing Date: 22nd August 2006 Closed.

Dispute Resolution Procedures - Employment Act 2002
The Government proposes to make a minor amendment to the Employment Act 2002 (‘the 2002 Act’) concerning the duty on employers and employees to follow the dispute resolution procedures.

Closing Date: 11th August 2006 Closed.

Cosmetic Products
Cosmetic Products (Safety) (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2006 implementing Commission Directive 2006/65/EC
Consultation on proposals to implement an EC Directive on the safety of Cosmetic Products, restricting the use of certain hair dyes. Please note that consultation is for one week only and closes on 7 August 2006. This because the Directive was published in the Official Journal on 20 July 2006 and has to be implemented on the 1 September 2006

Closing Date: 7th August 2006 Closed.

Review of UK Assisted Areas. Stage 2 - The Government's Response and Draft Assisted Areas Map Starting Date: 10th July 2006
This document sets out the Government's response to the first stage the Consultation process of its review of UK Assisted Areas. It also includes the draft proposal for a new Assisted Areas map for the period 2007-2013. The new map will take effect on 1 January 2007 and will replace the current map which will expire on 31 December 2006. The review is in response to new European Commission guidelines on regional aid.

Closing Date: 7th August 2006 Closed.

Child-resistant and novelty lighters requirements Starting Date: 10th July 2006
The DTI has opened a four-week consultation on proposals to implement the European Commission decision on child-resistant lighters and novelty lighters. The decision calls on Member States to put in place measures to prevent (as from 11th March 2007) the placing on the market of disposable lighters that do not have a child-resistant mechanism and all novelty lighters.

Closing Date: 4th August 2006