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MHRA Updates – WC 12th January

MHRA welcomes Professor Jacob George as he starts Chief Medical and Scientific Officer role Page summary: In this new role, Professor George will lead the Agency’s science strategy and will oversee the MHRA’s scientific, research and innovation activities. Change made: First published. Time updated: 11:24am, 5 January 2026 Medical devices given exceptional use authorisations Page summary: List of manufacturers and…
Ben Kemp
January 15, 2026
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Brexit Updates – WC 12th January

Check if you can claim a waiver for goods brought into Northern Ireland Page summary: You may be able to claim a waiver for goods brought into Northern Ireland so that you do not have to pay duty on those goods. Change made: The date when you must update the sector of your undertaking in the digital service has now…
Ben Kemp
January 15, 2026
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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Update – WC 12th January

New cyber action plan to tackle threats and strengthen public services Page summary: New measures will be introduced to make online public services more secure and resilient, so people can use them with confidence – whether applying for benefits, paying taxes or accessing healthcare. Change made: First published. Time updated: 12:01am, 6 January 2026 AI Exemplars programme Page summary: AI…
Ben Kemp
January 15, 2026
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Department of Health and Social Care Update – WC 12th January

Edwards’ syndrome screening: equality impact assessment Page summary: Equality impact assessment on screening for Edwards’ syndrome using the antenatal quadruple test in the NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme (FASP). Change made: First published. Time updated: 2:00pm, 5 January 2026 Screening programme impact assessments Page summary: Impact assessments (IAs) and equality impact assessments (EIAs) for new and amended NHS screening programmes.…
Ben Kemp
January 15, 2026
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Animal and Plant Health Agency Update – WC 12th January

Animal by-product categories, site approval, hygiene and disposal Page summary: What animal by-products (ABPs) are, how to set up a site that uses them safely, the paperwork you need, and how to dispose of them. Change made: Added detail about the labelling requirements for the transportation and storage of animal by-products. Time updated: 3:20pm, 7 January 2026 Imports, exports and…
Ben Kemp
January 15, 2026
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Department for Business and Trade Update – WC 12th January

Standard voluntary code of conduct: executive search firms Page summary: The voluntary code of conduct for executive search firms lays out steps for search firms to follow across the search process. Change made: Updates have been made to the introduction, provisions 1, 2 and 5 of the code of conduct, and the ‘embedding and developing the code’ section. Time updated:…
Ben Kemp
January 15, 2026
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DEFRA Update – WC 12th January

Packaging waste: apply for registration and accreditation as a reprocessor or exporter Page summary: How to apply for mandatory registration and voluntary accreditation as a reprocessor or exporter of packaging waste – includes how to comply with requirements and technical information. Change made: Updated the ‘What you’ll need to pay’ section to reflect the 2026 charges coming into force. Time…
Ben Kemp
January 15, 2026
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Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Update – WC 12 January

Standard voluntary code of conduct: executive search firms Page summary: The voluntary code of conduct for executive search firms lays out steps for search firms to follow across the search process. Change made: Updates have been made to the introduction, provisions 1, 2 and 5 of the code of conduct, and the ‘embedding and developing the code’ section. Time updated:…
Ben Kemp
January 15, 2026
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FDA Consensus Standards

Dear all, please see the latest updates to the FDA Consensus standards. Date of Entry Specialty Task Group Area Recognition Number Extent of Recognition Standard Developing Organization Standard Designation Number/Date Title of Standard Transition Expiration Date 12/22/2025 Biocompatibility 2-308 Complete ASTM F1984-25 Standard Practice for Testing for Whole Complement Activation in Serum by Solid Materials   12/22/2025 Biocompatibility 2-309 Complete…
Ben Kemp
January 15, 2026
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