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DBT seeks BIVDA member feedback on Rules of Origin

DBT colleagues are keen to have discussions with life sciences companies this month to better understand how current Rules of Origin (RoO) within certain UK trade agreements work. This engagement is separate from, though complementary to, other discussions you may be involved with related to the Department’s industrial and trade strategies. In particular, they’d like to discuss:  your sector’s current…
Ben Kemp
January 14, 2025
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Border Target Operating Model – getting it right at the border 19/12/24

Border Services update from HMRC – Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GMVS)   Following weather damage caused by Storm Darragh, Holyhead Port has needed to temporarily close for urgent repair works and is not expected to open until at least 15 January 2025.   HMRC continues to work with Holyhead Port, the affected maritime carriers and with Border Force to monitor…
Ben Kemp
January 9, 2025
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The first six EU reference laboratories for public health are now operational

The first six EU reference laboratories for public health are now operational Since 1 January 2025, the first six EU reference laboratories (EURLs) for public health have been operational and will now carry out activities for the next seven years. The EURLs, which bring together consortia of scientific expertise from across the EU, contribute to improving EU preparedness and ensuring…
Ben Kemp
January 9, 2025
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Health Technology Assessment – Commission adopts rules for joint scientific consultations on medicinal products for human use

Health Technology Assessment - Commission adopts rules for joint scientific consultations on medicinal products for human use Recently, the European Commission adopted an implementing regulation setting out the rules for joint scientific consultations on medicinal products for human use at Union level, under the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Regulation. The implementing act provides detailed procedural rules for the joint scientific…
Ben Kemp
January 9, 2025