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Food Safety Modernization Act › UK Brexit

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The Food Safety Modernization Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 2011 to ensure the safety of the U.S. food supply and prevent food contamination. The main features of the FSMA include expanding the FDA's inspection of food processing facilities and imported food products, requiring all food processors, manufactures and handlers to register with HHS and maintain food safety records, and shifting the government's focus away from responding to food contamination and towards preventing food contamination. less -

The UK’s New “Big Bang” for Crypto Regulation

Paul Hastings LLP on 2/3/2023

The UK Government has successfully positioned the UK as a FinTech and Crypto-friendly jurisdiction. At the same time, in a post-Brexit world, UK regulation of the crypto sector has lagged behind developments in the EU where...more

Global Payments Newsletter, December 2020

Hogan Lovells on 12/18/2020

Key developments of interest over the last month include: United Kingdom: HM Treasury is consulting on proposed insolvency changes for payment institutions and electronic money institutions, including a bespoke special...more

HM Treasury Consults on Post-EU Financial Services Regulatory Framework

Latham & Watkins LLP on 10/26/2020

The UK government signals a diversion from the onshored regime towards a more flexible financial services regulatory framework. HM Treasury has published a consultation paper marking the start of Phase II of its financial...more

Investment Funds Update – Europe: Legal and regulatory updates for the funds industry from the key asset management centres and...

Dechert LLP on 4/8/2019

FSMA Communication on new procedure for electronic filing of documents - The Financial Services and Markets Authority ("FSMA") published Communication FSMA_2019_08 (in French and Dutch) on 21 March 2019 regarding the new...more

Key Regulatory Topics: Weekly Update 22 March - 28 March 2019

A&O Shearman on 4/2/2019

BREXIT - Final EBA Outsourcing Guidelines: Impact on firms’ Brexit contingency plans - The EBA has published final guidelines on outsourcing (the EBA Guidelines), which will replace the guidelines issued by its predecessor,...more

Key Regulatory Topics: Weekly Update 15 March - 21 March 2019

A&O Shearman on 3/27/2019

BREXIT - European Economic Area member states' domestic preparations for a “no deal” Brexit A&O has been tracking legislative developments in preparation for a no-deal Brexit throughout the EU27 member states. On our...more

Key Regulatory Topics: Weekly Update 25 January to 31 January 2019

A&O Shearman on 2/7/2019

BREXIT - FMLC paper on issues of legal uncertainty arising in the context of emissions allowances after Brexit On 31 January, the FMLC published a paper identifying issues of legal uncertainty in the context of emission...more

Key Regulatory Topics Weekly Update, 11 January 2019 to 17 January 2019

A&O Shearman on 1/27/2019

BREXIT- Draft Equivalence Determinations for Financial Services and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 laid before Parliament - On 17 January, a draft version of the Equivalence...more

Investment Funds Update - Europe: Legal and regulatory updates for the funds industry from the key asset management centres and...

Dechert LLP on 11/14/2018

FCA Consults on Rules for Post-Brexit Temporary Permissions Regime for Incoming EEA Firms and Funds - The UK government is proposing to implement a “temporary permissions regime” to cover “inbound” European Economic Area...more

UK Draft Legislation to Onshore the European Market Infrastructure Regulation Published

A&O Shearman on 11/1/2018

HM Treasury has published in draft format the Over the Counter Derivatives, Central Counterparties and Trade Repositories (Amendment, etc., and Transitional Provision) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 – the U.K.'s draft statutory...more

Key Regulatory Topics: Weekly Update 10 August 2018 – 16 August 2018

A&O Shearman on 8/30/2018

BREXIT - Please see the ‘Other Developments’ section for an update on the minutes of the meeting between the Governor of the BoE and the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the June Financial Stability Report....more

Key Regulatory Topics: Weekly Update, 3-9 August 2018

A&O Shearman on 8/20/2018

BREXIT - Draft Short Selling (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 - On 9 August, HMT published a draft version of the Short Selling (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 and an explanatory information document....more

Consumer Credit Update

Latham & Watkins LLP on 8/14/2018

This update takes a look at the FCA’s Interim Report and its initial views relating to the review of the provisions of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 (CCA), which show early signs of a more pragmatic approach to regulation than...more

Corporate Insurance Newsletter – May 2018

Hogan Lovells on 6/12/2018

The Hogan Lovells’ Corporate Insurance Newsletter for May has been published. This provides a round-up of UK, EU and international regulatory developments relevant to UK based insurance market participants. In this issue,...more

Key Regulatory Topics: Weekly Update - 16 February 2018 - 22 February 2018

A&O Shearman on 2/26/2018

BREXIT - AFME FAQs on wholesale financial services contracts - On 19 February, AFME published a set of FAQs on how wholesale financial services contracts might be impacted by Brexit. The FAQs address operational impacts...more

Key Regulatory Topics: Weekly Update - 2 February 2018 – 8 February 2018

A&O Shearman on 2/13/2018

BREXIT - EC publishes notices on consequences of Brexit on banking and finance sectors - On 8 February, the EC published a new webpage containing a number of notices setting out the consequences of Brexit on banking and...more

Key Regulatory Topics: Weekly Update - 22 December 2017 – 4 January 2018

A&O Shearman on 1/12/2018

BREXIT - FMLC paper on Brexit and impact of WTO rules on financial services - On 22 December 2017, the FMLC published a paper on the potential impact of Brexit and WTO rules on financial services. The paper focuses on...more

Food, Dietary Supplement & Cosmetics Update | Vol. IV, Issue 6

Jones Day on 9/30/2017

TOP NEWS - FDA Proposes New Compliance Dates for the Water Provisions of the Produce Safety Final Rule - On September 13, 2017, the Food and Drug Administration issued a proposed rule to extend, for covered produce...more

Corporate and Financial Weekly Digest - Volume XII, Issue 11

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 3/27/2017

SEC Adopts Amendment to Shorten Settlement Cycle for Securities Transactions - On March 22, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted an amendment to Rule 15c6-1(a) that shortens the standard settlement cycle for...more

Dutch Bonus Cap and Brexit

A&O Shearman on 3/14/2017

Dutch Central Bank provides explanation on international holding exception and Dutch Minister of Finance comments on circumvention. On 3 March 2017, the Dutch Central Bank (De Nederlandsche Bank or DNB) published a Q&A...more

Investment Funds Update - Europe: Legal and regulatory updates for the funds industry from the key asset management centres and...

Dechert LLP on 3/13/2017

UK Supreme Court Rules UK Parliament Must Approve Brexit Notice to EU - Under Article 50 of the EU Treaty, the process for the UK to leave the EU is commenced by service of a notice on the European Council, which starts...more

Funds Bulletin - February 2017

Hogan Lovells on 3/7/2017

Funds Bulletin (a monthly round-up of topical legal, regulatory and tax issues affecting the fund industry). Features our summary of the FSCP's position paper on the impact of Brexit on financial services consumers, as well...more

Investment Funds Update - Europe: Legal and regulatory updates for the funds industry from the key asset management centres and...

Dechert LLP on 7/14/2016

Brexit: UK Votes to Leave EU - The 23 June 2016 referendum on the UK’s continued membership of the EU resulted in a vote to leave the EU. Under the EU Treaty, the exit process should take at least two years. During...more

UK Market Abuse Regime Extends Its Reach: Implications for Market Participants

Morgan Lewis on 7/11/2016

The new regime shares the same aims as its predecessor—to ensure the integrity of EU financial markets and enhance investor confidence—and keeps pace with market developments such as new trading platforms, new technology, and...more

What impact will Brexit have on the passporting rights of UK-based financial services?

Locke Lord LLP on 7/5/2016

For many years, the European Union’s single market directives have allowed City of London firms to ‘passport’ their services across the European Economic Area (‘EEA’) and operate out of other member states without the need to...more

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