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• Changes in employers' liability compulsory insurance certificates rules
  From 1 October 2008, changes will apply to displaying and keeping employers' liability insurance certificates

• CHIP 3.2: Technical changes for classifying, packaging and labelling chemicals
  From 1 October 2008, certain chemical substances and preparations are re-classified under CHIP 3.2

• Changes in certain plant health requirements
  From 1 October 2008, new rules will introduce, remove or amend measures on certain plants including seed potatoes

• Reminder: enhanced information for consumers under consumer credit and hire agreements
  From 1 October 2008, consumers must be given additional statements and notices under credit and hire agreements

• Changes in the energy performance certificates rules
  From 1 October 2008, the validity of energy performance certificates will be extended and other changes will apply

• Changes to householder permitted development rights
  From 1 October 2008, certain changes will apply to the list of works not requiring planning permission in England

• Reminder: new consumer credit licensing requirements
  From 1 October 2008, those offering debt administration or credit information services must hold the right licence

• Reduction in bird registration
  From 1 October 2008, only nine species of birds will continue to require registration in England

• Applying to carry out works to trees protected by a tree preservation order
  From 1 October 2008, a new application form and appeals process will standardise and simplify the TPO system

• Unifying the controls on fishing for hake, cod, sole and plaice in Community waters
  From 30 September 2008, new rules will unify and tighten controls on certain cod, hake, sole and plaice stocks

• Annual update of rules and fees for veterinary medicinal products
  From 1 October 2008, changes will apply to certain controls, requirements and fees for veterinary medicines

• Optional electronic communication of building controls documents
  From 1 October 2008, the law will enable defined building control documents to be sent and received electronically

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