Regulatory Snapshot March 2026
Tuesday 24th March 2026
Welcome to Gordons Regulatory Team’s latest update
This month we cover:
- the UK Government has agreed new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement with the EU;
- two companies prosecuted after overhead powerline strike; and
- ASA ruled against British Gas for making misleading advertising claims.
New Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) rule
The UK Government has agreed a new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement with the EU to more closely align UK food law with EU food law to make it easier for British food businesses to trade produce and transport food between the UK and EU.
Two companies prosecuted after overhead powerline strike
Two companies have been prosecuted by HSE after one worker was killed and another seriously injured when a cherry picker struck an 11kV overhead powerline causing both operatives to be electrocuted.
Advertising Standards Authority Ruling: British Gas
The ASA ruled against British Gas for making misleading advertising claims for greener heating and insulation products.
Don’t forget…
Our information hubs are regularly updated to reflect regulatory changes and can be viewed whenever you need to.
- Consumer Hub – The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA) is the biggest shift in consumer legislation facing the retail sector in recent times. Keep up to date on all the changes on our new hub. View our Consumer Hub here
- Safety & Compliance Hub – With an increasing regulatory burden and an elevated risk of significant civil and criminal penalties, we will help you keep pace with new developments in the area. View our Safety & Compliance Hub
If you require any further information on the above topics, please do not hesitate to get in contact with a member of the regulatory team.
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