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Mind the Gap

Advancing the 100 Days Mission for Diagnostics: 2025 Global Gap Assessment is a report developed by the International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat (IPPS) in collaboration with the Brown University Pandemic Center and FIND, the global alliance for diagnostics. It identifies persistent barriers in diagnostic preparedness that continue to undermine efforts to prevent future pandemics and provides the first in-depth assessment focused specifically…
Ben Kemp
September 16, 2025
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Simple lung test TPP – survey input required

Have your say on the new innovations needed in GP clinics to deliver better solutions for diagnosing chronic lung disease. LifeArc, Asthma + Lung UK and NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Diagnostic and Technology Evaluation are producing a target product profile (TPP) that will be a list of instructions to new test developers, ensuring the most needed tests reach the…
Ben Kemp
September 15, 2025
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Big Changes Coming: North American Packing Laws…

Thursday, September 18 10 AM ET  /  7 AM PT  /  4 PM CET Extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws are moving fast across the U.S. and Canada, and manufacturers are already on the hook for product end-of-life management. The cost of inaction? Fines, lawsuits, and potential loss of market access. Join our upcoming webinar to get clear on what these…
Ben Kemp
September 12, 2025
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Are you ready for the launch of our new patent service?

Our new One IPO Patent Service will be launching soon. There are five things you need to do to ensure a smooth transition when our new Patent Service launches: check for updates on when the new service is launching 2. get your IPO account set up for launch 3. understand what’s changing 4. renew your eOLF soft certificate by 30…
Ben Kemp
September 12, 2025
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Biocides: changes to Annexes II and III of GB Biocidal Products Regulation

Changes to Annexes II and III of GB Biocidal Products Regulation Changes in the data requirements for active substances and biocidal products will apply from October. The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 came into force on 6 April 2024. This legislation updates some of the data requirements in Annexes II and III of…
Ben Kemp
September 12, 2025
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RoHS Updated Delegated Acts – Annex III Exemptions 6-7

The draft delegated acts for the RoHS Annex III exemptions series 6-7, have now been sent to the European Parliament and Council for scrutiny. This applies to the EU and NI. Contents:  These draft delegated acts have been updated to take onboard some of the recommendations of MedTech Europe and the Umbrella Project, also as discussed directly with the Commission…
Ben Kemp
September 12, 2025