Join for an explanation of important updates and valuable insights relevant to chemicals and chemical products regulations in the Americas, in 2025. 12 February 2025 CET 16:00 / GMT 15:00 / EST 10:00 Click here to register.
Ben KempFebruary 7, 2025
MTE would like to share for your information the ECHA 2025-2027 work program that was released on 29 January 2025, which contains an overview of topics it will focus on and the respective resources it will require to carry out these tasks (link). For our work, below are a few interesting points to note: Topics: REACH and CLP These two…
Ben KempFebruary 7, 2025
At the request of EU MDCG, EMA Expert Scientific Committee was asked to provide a scientific opinion on the current status of SAR-CoV-19, so they can review the current classification as an EU Class D device. Please find below link to the Scientific opinion and the update on the MDCG webpage. Future updates of the MDCG Guidance on classification will…
Ben KempFebruary 7, 2025
NHS and government officials show a 'lack of ideas or drive' to transform the health service, MPs say NHS and department of health officials show a "lack of ideas or drive" to transform the health service for patients, MPs have said. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has published a report into the future of the health service months after Prime…
Ben KempFebruary 5, 2025
Interested in steering BIVDA’s activities and influencing the diagnostics sector at the strategic level? BIVDA have some upcoming vacancies on our board. BIVDA’s board members play a vital role in guiding the secretariat’s activities, setting our strategic direction and providing governance. Supported by our incoming chair, Richard Hames, and our President, Angela Douglas MBE, this is an opportunity to play a…
Ben KempFebruary 4, 2025
In a busy week for NHS policy, the government’s have published their mandate for the health service, and operational planning guidance and priorities for the coming twelve months. NHS Mandate Announcing the mandate, Health Secretary Wes Streeting doubled-down on his assertion that the health service was broken, not beaten. Mr Streeting reiterated that extra money was not the solution, stating…
Ben KempFebruary 4, 2025
Last week, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a significant speech yesterday, outlining her vision for driving growth in the UK economy at BIVDA member Siemens Healthineers' facility in Eynsham. This is a strong endorsement of the life sciences industry, which the Chancellor rightly hailed as world-leading in her address, and has been identified by the government as a key growth sector.…
Ben KempFebruary 4, 2025
Members may wish to access the webinar recording of the first session of the 'Introducing the new Social Value TOM System™' series, which can be accessed here. This webinar provides a first look at the new Social Value TOM System, including updates to themes, evidence, guidelines, and an expanded scope. You will also discover the Open Access TOM System, a free…
Ben KempFebruary 4, 2025