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DESNZ weekly update (WC 12 Feb)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Request for regulators to publish an update on their strategic approach to AI: Secretary of State letters Page summary: Letters requesting a set of regulators to update their strategic approach to AI, with the intention of increasing the transparency around how they are implementing the AI Regulation White Paper proposals.…

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DSIT weekly update (WC 12 Feb)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. UK and EU science chiefs urge British researchers and businesses work together with European colleagues through Horizon, and apply for grants to boost jobs, growth and scientific breakthroughs Page summary: European Commissioner for research joins UK Science and Technology Secretary to make joint commitment to maximising UK Horizon Europe success.…

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MHRA weekly update (WC 12 Feb)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Funding for game-changing tech which could destroy cancers and predict disease Page summary: Millions invested in eight innovative companies behind lifesaving new medical technology which could destroy liver cancer tumours, detect Alzheimer’s and quickly spot those at risk of stroke Change made: First published. Medical devices given exceptional use authorisations…

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HMRC weekly update (WC 12 Feb)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Notices made under the Customs (Import Duty) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 Page summary: Notices made under the Customs (Import Duty) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 which have the force of law. Change made: Multiple notices in ‘Notices made under the Customs (Import Duty) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018’ have been updated to…

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Chemical Watch online training

Chemical Watch Events & Training are delivering an online training course called Introduction to Chemical Management Regulations in China on 27 February. More information on the course can be found here. Please use this link for all Training Courses for 2024.

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European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

Update on Green Claims Directive and Waste Framework Directive

The EU Green Claims Directive and the Waste Framework Directive are currently going through the trialogue process. Green Claims Directive On 14 February, the ENVI and IMCO Committees of the European Parliament met to vote on their draft joint ENVI/IMCO Report on the Commission proposal for a Green Claims Directive. The vote on the Report passed, with 85 MEPs in…

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ECHA weekly update (WC 12 Feb)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (14 February). Due to changes in the structure of ECHA's updates, we can no longer provide a link to the updates themselves. To ensure BIVDA members continue to receive this information, we have opted to provide the full ECHA notification. Our new guidance paves way for better protection of bees from biocides…

adminFebruary 21, 2024

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Eight innovative technologies selected under IDAP pilot phase

MHRA launched Innovative Devices Access Pathway (IDAP) back in September 2023 to help streamline applications for innovative medical technologies. Today, MHRA have announced that eight innovative medical device technologies are selected for the IDAP. The eight selected innovative devices are: Blood test for Alzheimer’s disease: Roche Diagnostics Ltd has developed an Amyloid Plasma Panel which could help clinicians decide if…

adminFebruary 14, 2024

Impact of EU batteries regulation on UK medical/IVD device manufacturers

Med-Tech Innovation have published an article explaining how the new EU Batteries regulation may affect UK medical device manufacturers: In July 2023, the EU adopted the hotly anticipated Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 on batteries and waste batteries (Batteries Regulation). The Regulation, which replaces the former Batteries Directive, marks a step change towards achieving the EU’s climate neutrality goal by 2050. Batteries…

adminFebruary 14, 2024

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Mandatory Sustainability Reporting in China

China’s three major stock markets, the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE), and Beijing Stock Exchange (BSE) have published new sustainability reporting guidelines for listed companies. These reporting requirements for companies covers 4 topics - governance, strategy, impact, risk and opportunity management, and indicators and goals. The listed topics indicate that the exchanges are adopting a “double materiality”…

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