Why a legal register matters – and why AvISO keeps you up to date

Legal compliance is essential for ISO certification, risk management, and operational resilience. AvISO’s free Legal Register Update helps you stay ahead of legislative changes, supporting your compliance journey and audit readiness. This update highlights key legal developments in Quality, Environment, Health & Safety, and Information Security. It’s designed for clarity and relevance, whether you’re new to ISO or a seasoned compliance professional.

Why you need a legal register

• Identify and track relevant legislation.
• Assess applicability to your business.
• Maintain evidence of compliance.
• Meet certification requirements under ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, and more.

How AvISO supports you

Our services help you stay compliant, simply:

Legal Register creation – tailored to your risks and regions
🔗 Legal Register Services

Monthly updates – like this blog, keeping your register current

• Evaluation of compliance – structured, evidence-based compliance reviews

ISOvA Toolbox integration – legal compliance software made easy
🔗 ISOvA Toolbox

ISO audits and consultancy – friendly support from experts
🔗 ISO Consultancy Services

What’s new in this month’s update

Environment

• The Plant Health (Export Certification) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2025 — reintroduces fees for phytosanitary certificates for exports from Scotland to Northern Ireland. Relevant for exporters of plants and plant products. https://www.avisoconsultancy.co.uk/iso-14001
• The Electricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) (Amendment) Order 2025 — updates energy efficiency schemes, increases flexibility for suppliers, and extends incentives for businesses. Impacts energy suppliers and those managing energy efficiency projects. https://www.avisoconsultancy.co.uk/iso-14001
• The Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 1) (Wales) Regulations 2025 — enables regulators to impose “special measures” on water companies for persistent failures. Affects water companies and those regulated by NRW or DWI. https://www.avisoconsultancy.co.uk/iso-14001
• Retained EU Law sunset and reform — revokes and replaces EU-derived environmental law with UK-specific instruments. Regulatory and legal teams must update registers and processes. https://www.avisoconsultancy.co.uk/iso-14001

Quality

• Decision (EU) 2025/1769 — updates European Assessment Documents for construction products. UK manufacturers exporting to the EU must check new technical requirements. https://www.avisoconsultancy.co.uk/iso-9001
• The Public Procurement (Revocation) Regulations 2025 — transitions public procurement to the Procurement Act 2023, revoking legacy EU law. Contracting authorities must update procedures and templates. https://www.avisoconsultancy.co.uk/iso-9001

Health & Safety

• Decision (EU) 2025/1793 — updates harmonised standards for gas appliances. UK manufacturers exporting to the EU or Northern Ireland must comply with new standards. https://www.avisoconsultancy.co.uk/iso-45001
• Regulation (EU) 2025/1122 — updates vehicle safety and type approval requirements. Relevant for vehicle manufacturers and suppliers. https://www.avisoconsultancy.co.uk/iso-45001

Information Security

• The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2025 — activates exemptions for legal privilege and national security, and provisions for joint processing by intelligence services. Data controllers must update policies and documentation. https://www.avisoconsultancy.co.uk/iso-27001

Stay compliant — and supported

If you’re unsure how these changes apply to you or need help updating your register:

📧 legalregister.support@avisoconsultancy.co.uk
📞 https://www.avisoconsultancy.co.uk/contact

We’re here to simplify compliance — every step of the way