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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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100 Days Mission: First Implementation Report released

Following the announcement of the 100 Days Mission earlier this year, G7 Chief Scientific Advisers have published the first implementation report for G7 Leaders. The report emphasises the need to harness rapid advances in science and technology and strong public-private collaboration to fill the gaps in our current arsenal of DTVs. Many recommendations pertinent to the diagnostics industry are made…
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December 3, 2021
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Sir Keir Starmer reshuffles his Labour Shadow Cabinet

Sir Keir Starmer has carried out a reshuffle of his Shadow Cabinet ministers this week, with the Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth being reassigned to Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary. Mr Ashworth, MP for Leicester South, was in the Shadow Health office from 2016 until this month. He was one of the few shadow ministers to retain his job during…
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December 3, 2021
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BIVDA responses to four consultations

Over the past week, BIVDA have submitted responses to four separate consultations. We have published each of these responses for Members, along with links to information on the consultation. • MHRA: Consultation on the future regulation of medical devices in the United Kingdom • MHRA: Response submitted 25 November 2021 • UKHSA: UK SMI S 12: sepsis and other systemic…
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December 3, 2021
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European Council confirms they will not amend IVDR delay proposal

On 1st December, the European Council confirmed that they have agreed to proceed with an accelerated legislative procedure for the proposed delay of the EU IVDR. This means they will not be suggesting any changes to the text included with the proposal in order for it to progress through legislation more quickly than would typically take. This proposal pushes back…
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December 3, 2021