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Sustainability challenges across the EU and UK

As an industry, the targets set particularly with regard to Net Zero, the Green Deal, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence and waste regulations across the EU further demonstrate that Sustainability is something that must be addressed globally, and regardless of the mechanism the administrative body is using, the challenges, processes and solutions are the same. Whilst in the UK the…
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May 6, 2022
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MDCG has published guidance on significant changes under the IVDR

These updated transition periods mean that organisations do not need to conform to the full scope of the IVDR dependent on the risk classification of their product, but also ‘freezes’ the product as significant changes cannot be made to the product during this period. Where significant changes are made, the product must conform to the full scope of the IVDR…
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May 6, 2022
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Neale Hanvey MP: adjournment debate on the UK diagnostics industry and the global COVID-19 recovery

Members may be interested to note that Neale Hanvey MP will be holding an adjournment debate on the “UK diagnostics industry and the global COVID-19 recovery” on Tuesday May 10 2022 at 11:30 am in the Commons Main Chamber. Neale has long been a strong advocate for the UK diagnostics industry, particularly during the pandemic, and has often raised issues…
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May 6, 2022
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Babies in England to receive eye cancer test in the womb

A new life-saving test which detects eye cancer in babies is being launched across England by the NHS this week. Developed at the Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, the test will be able to spot the rare cancer retinoblastoma while babies are still in the womb. By spotting the cancer sooner, the babies can be treated earlier, thus…
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May 6, 2022
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NHS cancer checks at a record high

In what is a record-breaking statistic for the NHS, almost three million people have been referred for lifesaving cancer checks over the last 12 months. This represents a 10% increase in checks compared to before the pandemic. Cancer awareness campaigns – which have had their funding doubled – have been credited with encouraging people to come forward to be checked.…
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May 6, 2022
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Media Monitoring: 30th April – 6th May

Birmingham researchers unveil new test for bladder cancer A highly sensitive liquid biopsy test will be used to identify the many genetic mutations which are associated with bladder cancer DNA from tumour cells present in urine will be analysed In the test study, the test had 87% accuracy across 165 people with blood cancer who had blood in their urine…
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May 6, 2022
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World’s largest cancer research platform to be developed by Genomics England

In a move which strengthens the UK’s position as a leading global science superpower, Genomics England have committed to developing the world’s largest cancer research platform. By processing large amounts of data, researchers will be able to create improved cancer treatments and provide better patient care. Health data is often dislocated in the NHS, held within many different systems and…
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May 6, 2022
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REGISTER HERE – Sustainability Seminar 9th June 2022

BIVDA’s 2nd Sustainability Seminar will be taking place in the afternoon of Thursday 9th June 2022 from 13.30-16.30. We are delighted to welcome UK CPI for a workshop examining the below: “Systematic challenges in IVD, transitioning to sustainable and circular business models for better patient outcomes. What are systemic challenges and how do we innovate together?” A systematic challenge addresses…
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April 29, 2022
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HMRC and Treasury – Call for Evidence on improving the UK’s custom system

HMRC and HMT are running a consultation titled: Call for evidence: An Independent Customs Regime. As part of this, they welcome views on how we can improve the UK’s customs system by simplifying processes for traders and embracing innovation. This call for evidence invites respondents’ views on the customs intermediary sector, the Simplified Customs Declaration Process (SCDP), and the Transit…
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April 29, 2022
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