Legal and Guidance Update September 2024
What ISO Compliance Obligations are new in September 2024
In September, we sent out a full update to our subscribed users, including Primary and Secondary legislation. Of particular interest was the following:
The Research and Development Relief (Information Requirements etc.) Regulations 2024
The Research and Development Relief (Information Requirements etc.) Regulations 2024 are designed to tighten the administrative processes surrounding the claim of research and development tax reliefs. These regulations mandate more detailed and specific information from businesses seeking such reliefs, including comprehensive documentation of R&D activities, expenditures, and the nature of the innovations involved. The aim is to ensure that tax reliefs are accurately targeted and granted only for eligible R&D efforts, thus enhancing the efficacy and integrity of the relief system. This not only helps in curbing misuse or over-claiming of tax benefits but also aids in assessing the impact and contribution of R&D to economic and technological advancement.
The Smoke, Heat and Carbon Monoxide Alarms for Private Tenancies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024
The Smoke, Heat, and Carbon Monoxide Alarms for Private Tenancies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 establish mandatory requirements for the installation, maintenance, and operation of smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide alarms in private rental accommodations. These regulations mandate that landlords ensure all their properties are fitted with functioning alarms in specified locations within the premises to improve safety standards. The aim is to safeguard tenants by enhancing early detection capabilities for smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide, thereby reducing risks associated with fire and gas incidents. This legislation also specifies the responsibilities of landlords regarding regular testing and maintenance of these alarm systems to ensure they remain effective.
The Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas (Procedure and Interest Rate) (Wales) Regulations 2024
The Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas (Procedure and Interest Rate) (Wales) Regulations 2024 introduce updates to the procedures and financial aspects related to the management of listed buildings and conservation areas in Wales. These regulations specify the administrative processes for obtaining consent for alterations or interventions on listed properties and conservation areas, aiming to streamline and clarify the application and review processes. Additionally, the regulations set the interest rates applicable to financial penalties or incentives related to the preservation and enhancement of these heritage sites. This ensures that stakeholders are aware of the financial implications of non-compliance and promotes the responsible stewardship of historic environments.
New legislation published in September 2024 that has been added:
- 3 New Regulations and Orders
- 14 New Amendments to existing Regulations and Orders
- 13 New ‘other’ guidance updates
What Compliance Obligations have been amended?
There are a high number of amendments to current statutory and regulatory requirements. Full subscribers will have received the full update via their email so please check through this for your full information.
For those of you who do not subscribe, a flavour of these amendments includes the:
- The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment) Regulations 2024
- The Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) (Amendment) Regulations 2024
If the relevant requirements are in your ISO Compliance Registers, these will be applied automatically and you will be able to see them via the Amendments Dashboard item.
