Regulatory divergence between the UK and the EU and within the UK internal market risks increasing costs for businesses, but also offers opportunities depending on the approach taken. Following EU Exit there is already some divergence in regulatory approach between the UK and EU. For example, the EU recently banned titanium dioxide as a food additive, while the UK has not introduced a ban and FSA is carrying out its own risk assessment. There will also be divergence because regulatory decisio...

Regulatory divergence between the UK and the EU and within the UK internal market risks increasing costs for businesses, but also offers opportunities depending on the approach taken. Following EU Exit there is already some divergence in regulatory approach between the UK and EU. For example, the EU recently banned titanium dioxide as a food additive, while the UK has not introduced a ban and FSA is carrying out its own risk assessment. There will also be divergence because regulatory decisions are made at different times and will take into consideration UK risk profiles and usage, for example, in the authorisation of specific chemicals or re Type: conclusion | Number: 5 | Response status: accepted Government response: The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation Recommendation implemented The government has consulted on a revised National Air Pollution Control Programme (NAPCP) which includes robust actionable measures for further consideration to deliver compliance wit