13 Sep 2018
The UK government has set out a series of technical notices outlining preparations for a ‘no deal’ Brexit. They report that it does not want or expect a no deal scenario and is committed to achieving a deal with the EU. However it continues to prepare for all scenarios, including the unlikely event of no deal. These technical notices are designed to provide businesses and individuals with more information on the considerations they should undertake in the case of a ‘no deal’ Brexit.
The Defra technical notices issued on 13th September 2018 cover amongst other things these areas that may be of interest to the refrigeration industry:
Issued by the DEFRA Environment team (envregseuexit@defra.gov.uk)
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In a consultation issued earlier this year a Environmental Principles and Governance Bill is being proposed to ensure environmental protections will not be weakened as we leave the EU. The Bill would establish a body to hold government to account for environmental outcomes. It would support the government's commitment to "be the first generation to leave our environment in a better state than that in which we inherited it". It could specifically be responsible for:
More details at https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-environment-law-to-deliver-a-green-brexit
15 Sep 2025
This year’s AGM will be held on 29th October. members can vote in advance, or attend live in person or online.
10 Jul 2025
The IOR’s RACHP EngTech Section is proud to announce the launch of an innovative mobile technician’s app, now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
30 Sep 2025
The paper of Prof. Ahmed Kovacevic, FREng on emerging technologies in compressors and their systems is now available and will be presented online and in person on 29 October 2025.
29 Sep 2025
Congratulations to all the winners and shortlisted candidates whose success highlights the passion and talent driving the RACHP sector forward.
26 Sep 2025
The Transport Industrial Commercial Refrigeration (TICR) Project has recently published a guidance for owners and operators of commercial refrigeration, which provides sector-specific advice on how to reduce emissions and support businesses in achieving net-zero refrigeration.