The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has updated its Advertising therapeutic goods on social media guidance to help advertisers to understand their responsibilities when promoting therapeutic goods via these platforms. While social media offers powerful opportunities for consumer engagement, any content that promotes the use or supply of therapeutic goods is considered advertising and must comply with regulatory requirements under the Therapeutic Goods…
Ben KempNovember 6, 2025
Reprocessing and Exporting UK packaging waste Register now for the Reprocessors and Exporters Webinar Defra, in collaboration with the regulators, are hosting a webinar for reprocessors and exporters of UK packaging waste on Tuesday 11 November at 2pm. Please register now. The topics we plan to cover in this webinar include: The summary log Raising and issuing PRNs Onboarding to…
Ben KempNovember 6, 2025
Dear members, please see below call for comments. If you're impacted by this call, please let me know at regulatory@bivda.org.uk. Imidazole hydrobromide is used in optoelectrical components including LEDs. 1-methylimidazole acts as a solvent and catalyst in the production of pharmaceuticals, coatings, and polymers, as well as a curing agent for epoxy resins and a building block for ionic liquids…
Ben KempNovember 6, 2025
Dear members, following on from the good news that ISO TC 210 WG had reconfirmed ISO 13485:2016 Medical devices — Quality management systems — Requirements for regulatory purposes, meaning that it remains unchanged until April 2030, two other updates have been received. The guidance on the implementation of ISO 13485 will be updated and released as ISO TS 23485 in…
Ben KempNovember 6, 2025
Reminder - Moving to a single list for UK sanctions designations - 28 January 2026 The OFSI Consolidated List of Asset Freeze Targets is closing. From 09:00 GMT on Wednesday 28 January 2026 the UK Sanctions List will be the only source for all UK sanctions designations. There will be no changes to the structure of the current UK Sanctions List. Guidance has been published…
Ben KempNovember 6, 2025
The NHS has published final draft guidance recommending abiraterone and its generic variants in combination with androgen deprivation therapy and prednisolone or prednisone as an option for adults with newly diagnosed high-risk hormone‑sensitive metastatic prostate cancer. The decision marks a significant shift from our 2021 guidance, which could not recommend abiraterone because, at the time, it did not represent value…
Ben KempNovember 6, 2025
Expanding the role of the private sector in nature recovery Page summary: We’re seeking evidence and insights on how to support and incentivise private sector investment in nature recovery. Change made: We are analysing your responses and we will publish a summary of responses as soon as possible. Time updated: 3:19pm, 27 October 2025 Exemptions reform to the Environmental Permitting…
Ben KempNovember 6, 2025
Expressions of Interest for Northern Ireland Business Stakeholders Group Page summary: Expressions of Interest for the Northern Ireland Business Stakeholders Group on the Windsor Framework Change made: Updated the deadline for receipt of applications Time updated: 11:35am, 27 October 2025 Special Directions made under section 30 of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 Page summary: Special Directions made under…
Ben KempNovember 6, 2025