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Covid-19 Desktop Validation – BIVDA Update

The legislation 'The Medical Devices (Coronavirus Test Device Approvals) (Amendment) Regulations 2021' came into effect on 1 September 2021 with the deadline for submissions by suppliers being the 31 August 2021. Tests would have needed to be approved by 31 October 2021 or withdrawn from the market. On the 20 October, suppliers were written to and informed that due to…
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December 3, 2021
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2020 statistics released on the bioscience and health technology sectors

The Departments for Health, Business and Office for Life Sciences have released statistics from 2020 on the performance of the bioscience and health technology sectors. The figures show strong UK activity in these fields, with a significant input from SMEs. In fact, 85% of the businesses in the industry are SMEs. Another key statistic is that the UK life sciences…
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December 3, 2021
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BIVDA launches its ‘UK Responsible Person Directory’, free-of-charge for members

BIVDA has launched its new ‘UK Responsible Person Directory’ this week, a benefit to our member companies who wish to advertise their UKRP status to IVD and medical device manufacturers across the globe. To comply with the existing UK regulations, non-UK manufacturers of IVDs and medical devices need to appoint a UKRP to act on their behalf. The Directory is…
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December 3, 2021
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Free Webinar: UK REACH and GB Biocidal Products: Data Sharing, Disputes and Appeals

The introduction of UK REACH and GB Biocidal Products has seen the chemicals and biocides industries facing the challenge of new regulatory regimes for the British market, with data sharing being one of the most pressing issues. Date: Wednesday 8 December 2021 - 14.00pm This webinar will address how the new GB legal system will work, and provide practical advice…
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December 3, 2021
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UK government provides guarantee for Horizon Europe applicants

On Thursday, the government announced that successful applicants for Horizon Europe grant awards will be guaranteed funding regardless of the outcome of the UK’s efforts to associate to Horizon Europe. This move seeks to allay the fears of UK-based researchers, innovators and businesses who have been left uncertain by ongoing delays. The government has stressed that its priority is to…
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December 3, 2021
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