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DHSC set out their areas of research interest (ARIs)

This week, the Department of Health and Social Care have released their three areas of research interest (ARIs). These have been developed through wide consultation with policy teams across DHSC, NHS England and other stakeholders, and they have been approved by ministers. ARIs highlight to the patient, academic, clinical and life sciences community the areas where the Government seeks to…
Ben Kemp
January 27, 2023
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BIVDA’s Head of Reg Affairs to speak at MedTech Conference – sign-up now!

Ashleigh Batchen, BIVDA’s Head of Regulatory Affairs is to speak at Element’s MedTech Conference in March alongside other esteemed guests, such as Professor Michael Lewis, Life Science and Innovation, University of Birmingham and Joint Director, NIHR and Lewis Oakley, Innovation Lead - Heath Technologies, Innovate UK. Element's MedTech Conference seeks to challenge the existing regulatory structures and discuss how medical…
Ben Kemp
January 27, 2023
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Spotlight on Sustainability – Webinars and Training

As part of a new series we are highlighting BIVDA’s Sustainability Hub – a valuable free resource for BIVDA members. This week we’re covering…   Webinars and Training Recordings of previous webinars and training session presentations on sustainability are available on the Sustainability Hub. There are plenty to choose from including: • Tender Requirements including Net Zero and Social Value • Modern…
Ben Kemp
January 27, 2023
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MedTech Europe Sustainability and Environment employment opportunities

MedTech Europe are recruiting a Sustainability and Environment Director and have secondment opportunities in the Sustainability & Environment area. Please see the postings below:   Open Recruitment: New ‘Sustainability and Environment’ Director Position   In light of the ever-growing importance of Sustainability to our industry, we are seeking a Director to lead our work in this domain going forward. This…
Ben Kemp
January 27, 2023
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Government to publish Major Conditions Strategy

This week, Health and Social Care Secretary, Steve Barclay, announced the Government's intention to publish a Major Conditions Strategy. He stated that this work held added importance as more of us are living with multiple major conditions which therefore presents a major opportunity to improve the lives of millions of people. Mr Barclay declared that the Strategy would set out…
Ben Kemp
January 27, 2023
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MHRA increases UK assessment capacity for IVDs

MHRA has confirmed that UL International UK Ltd is now designated to assess most IVDs, increasing the UK’s capacity to process conformity assessments. UL International UK Limited have had their current designation as an approved body extended to include almost all Part IV In-vitro Diagnostics Medical Devices, adding to the capacity already provided for these types of products by BSI…
Ben Kemp
January 27, 2023
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Media Monitoring: 21st – 27th January

UK landmark genomic partnership with Thailand to unite against health threats The UK is set to boost its genomics expertise to deliver better healthcare through a landmark memorandum of understanding signed with Thailand Thailand is a world-leader in life sciences and genomics and plans to share knowledge with the UK to help prevent, diagnose and treat major diseases that burden…
Ben Kemp
January 27, 2023
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Doris-Ann meets with Maggie Throup MP

Doris-Ann held a constructive meeting this week with former Health Minister, Maggie Throup MP, to discuss support for IVDs in Parliament. As a passionate champion of the diagnostics industry in Parliament, Maggie indicated that she is keen to raise the profile of the IVD sector in her capacity as a backbench MP. She has also kindly agreed to sponsor a…
Ben Kemp
January 13, 2023
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Reminder: Plastic Packaging Tax

Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) was introduced on 1 April 2022. If you manufacture or import 10 or more tonnes of plastic packaging within a 12 month period you must register for PPT on GOV.UK even if your packaging contains 30% or more recycled plastic. You need to register for PPT if: you expect to manufacture or import 10 or more…
Ben Kemp
December 16, 2022
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