Why a Legal Register Matters – and Why AvISO Keeps You Up to Date

From biosecurity to energy law and single-use plastic bans, staying on top of changing legislation is critical to ISO compliance. That’s why AvISO provides a free monthly Legal Register Update — making it easier for you to stay informed, stay certified, and stay ahead.

This month’s updates affect organisations working under ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and ISO 45001. Let’s explore what’s changed and what you need to do.

Why You Need a Legal Register

If you’re certified to or working towards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, or ISO 45001, your Legal Register helps you:

• Identify applicable legal requirements
• Assess and act on changes
• Maintain evidence for audits
• Demonstrate leadership and risk-based thinking

How AvISO Supports You

We offer a practical, proactive approach to managing compliance:

• Legal Register creation – Built around your specific sector and risks
  🔗 Legal Register Services
• Monthly legislation updates – Like this one, to keep you informed
• Evaluation of compliance – Review what’s applicable and how you comply
• ISOvA Toolbox integration – Easy access to a digital Legal Register
  🔗 ISOvA Toolbox
• Consultancy and audits – Hands-on help from expert ISO consultants
  🔗 ISO Consultancy Services

What’s New in This Month’s Update

Here’s a summary of legislation added to the Legal Register in January 2025:

• The Official Controls (Plant Health) and Phytosanitary Conditions Regulations 2025
  Strengthens biosecurity for imported plant goods with new exemptions, updated pest lists, and stricter border inspections.
  🔗 ISO 14001
• The Contracts for Difference (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025
  Expands support for low-carbon energy by updating eligibility for offshore wind and component replacement.
  🔗 ISO 14001
• The Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) Regulations (NI & England) 2024
  Bans the supply of single-use vapes from June 2025 to reduce plastic waste and lithium resource use.
  🔗 ISO 14001| 🔗 ISO 45001
• The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024
  Introduces Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging with full net cost recovery and eco-design incentives.
  🔗 ISO 14001
• The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2024
  Adds upstream oil and gas CO₂ venting, updates aviation rules, and revises penalties under UK ETS.
  🔗 ISO 14001
• The Waste Management Act 1996 (End-of-Waste) Regulations 2024 (Ireland)
  Establishes a clear pathway for materials to gain end-of-waste status and re-enter the market.
  🔗 ISO 14001

Stay Compliant — and Supported

Need help updating your register or checking which regulations apply?

📧 Email: legalregister.support@avisoconsultancy.co.uk
📞 Or book a consultation

Let’s keep 2025 compliant, efficient, and easy to manage — together.