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Government unveils one-stop-shop to help businesses save money and go green

British businesses will be able to access brand new advice and support to reduce their energy bills while cutting their carbon emissions. The UK Business Climate Hub, which launched this week, includes a free carbon calculator and a suite of new tools to help businesses measure, track and report on their emissions and save money by using less energy. It offers detailed…
Ben Kemp
August 18, 2023
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Department of Business and Trade – Life Sciences Trade Advisory Group (TAG)

These briefings are highly confidential, however there is limited information that can be shared with members by way of update. The update from this meeting is that negotiations are on-going and the gaps in agreement are narrowing as they progress. There is no announcement at the upcoming G20 expected. The discussions are being undertaken in a hybrid manner, and the…
Ben Kemp
August 18, 2023
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Summary of the Government’s approach to the upcoming Major Conditions Strategy

The upcoming Major Conditions Strategy – aimed at improving outcomes arising from the six most common major health conditions over the next five years – has gathered opinion from users and stakeholders across the NHS. Their learnings continue to inform the strategy and have produced a number of both positive and negative findings. In positive news for our industry, the…
Ben Kemp
August 18, 2023
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BIVDA Parliamentary Reception – invite your local MP with our helpful template!

BIVDA's upcoming Parliamentary Reception on 13 September provides a great opportunity for member companies to engage with their local MPs. This is your chance to champion both your company, our industry, and grab a photo opportunity with your local representative. Developing this relationship could lead to other opportunities in future, especially with an election looming in less than 18 months.…
Ben Kemp
August 18, 2023
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BS 2646-2 Autoclaves for sterilization in laboratories:. Part 2 – Guide to planning and installation

Scope This Part of BS 2646 gives recommendations on the planning for, and installation in laboratories of, autoclaves for the sterilization of goods and material which could be infected with organisms, the sterilization and/or processing of growth media or other materials required for the operation of a laboratory. You can respond here. Deadline: 30 August.
Ben Kemp
August 11, 2023
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BS 2646-3 Autoclaves for sterilization in laboratories –. Part 3: Safe use and operation – Code of Practice

Comment by: 30th Aug Scope This Part of BS 2646 gives recommendations for the factors to be taken into account when devising procedures for the safe and effective use of laboratory autoclaves of the types specified in BS 2646‑1. NOTE 1 I.e. autoclaves for the sterilization of goods and material which could be infected with organisms, the sterilization and/or processing of growth media or…
Ben Kemp
August 11, 2023
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BS EN 62563-3 Ed.1.0 Medical electrical equipment – Medical image display systems. Part 3: Evaluation methods for colour displays

Comment by: 30 August Scope This part of IEC 62563 describes test methods for evaluating colour medical image display devices. The scope of this standard applies to medical image display systems, which can display colour image information on colour image display systems. This standard applies to medical image display systems used for diagnostic (interpretation of medical images toward rendering clinical diagnosis)…
Ben Kemp
August 11, 2023
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ISO/PWI TS 20853 Biotechnology — Bioprocessing — General requirements for the bacteriophage preparation for therapeutic use

Comment by: 2 September Scope This document describes the minimum requirements for bacteriophage preparation processing including the assessment of the titer and quality control. This document applies to data processing of bacteriophage isolation, culture, purification and storage. This document applies to the quality evaluation/assessment of bacteriophage used for therapy. Purpose With the continuous and expanded utilization of phage therapy during…
Ben Kemp
August 11, 2023
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Use of digital pathology in analysis of cancer screening samples

UK NSC consulting on whether providers can safely use digital pathology as an alternative to light microscopy in examination of NHS cancer screening samples. This consultation closes at 5pm on 15 September 2023 Consultation description Digital pathology (DP) enables glass histopathology slides to be reviewed digitally, rather than with a microscope. A Health Technology Assessment study found DP performs as…
Ben Kemp
August 11, 2023
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