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Biocides: Active substance renewal submission deadlines

Upcoming GB active substance renewal submission deadlines Apply for active substance renewal by the deadlines to keep products on the GB market. Under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation (GB BPR), active substance approvals will expire unless a renewal application is submitted to HSE at least 550 days before their expiry date. The 550-day deadlines are coming up for the following…
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March 19, 2026
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TGA Software based medical device exclusion guidance

Dear Members, TGA has posted Guidance on Software based medical device exclusions for specific uses. Software-based medical device exclusions | Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) TGA – Guidance - Understanding the health facility management software exclusion - Guidance on when software used for the administration or management of health processes or facilities may be excluded from our regulatory requirements. View article...…
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The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2026

Dear members, the implementation legislation below impacts the provision of alternative dispute resolution under the Digital Markets and Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2024. The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2026 These Regulations bring into force Chapter 4 of Part 4 and Schedules 25 to 27 of the Digital Markets, Competition…
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MHRA Updates – WC 15th March

Clinical trials for medicines: apply for approval in the UK Page summary: How to apply for a clinical trial from 28 April 2026, including eligibility, documentation and registration in a public registry. Change made: Updated link to guidance for IMP+device trials. Time updated: 9:00am, 9 March 2026 Clinical trials that include an in vitro diagnostic device Page summary: Guidance on…
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Joint industry statement following EU–Switzerland agreement package

Following the recent signature of the EU–Switzerland agreement package, MedTech Europe, Swiss Medtech and SVDI have issued a joint statement welcoming the signature and highlighting the importance of updating the medical devices chapter of the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for the medical technology sector. As many of you will know, the MRA enables mutual recognition of conformity assessment procedures, allowing…
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March 19, 2026
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Animal and Plant Health Agency Updates – WC 15th March

Export processed animal protein, including in mixtures and products, except for pet food to Turkey: certificate 7193 updated Page summary: Apply online to export processed animal proteins (PAP) derived from fish and poultry, including fishmeal, poultrymeal, poultry blood meal, feathermeal and compound feeds containing PAP to Turkey, but excluding finished pet food or products for human consumption. Change made: SUP…
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DBT Updates – WC 15th March

Businesses urged to take simple steps for smoother trade with the EU Page summary: Businesses are being urged to take simple steps to prepare for the landmark EU agri-food deal, that will cut costs, slash red tape and open up opportunities for exporters and importers. Change made: First published. Time updated: 12:01am, 9 March 2026 UK-India Free Trade Agreement: impact assessment Page summary: This impact assessment sets out the potential economic, sectoral, distributional and environmental impacts…
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DSIT Updates – WC 15th March

IPO confirms continued funding for specialist IP crime unit Page summary: Three-year funding commitment alongside new industry partnership pilot. Change made: Added translation Time updated: 11:00am, 9 March 2026 Tech companies must go 'above and beyond' to protect women and girls from online abuse or face further action Page summary: Tech firms must do more to protect women and girls…
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