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CEN adopts ISO 17043 as European standard

CEN have formally adopted ISO 17043: Conformity assessment — General requirements for proficiency testing as a European standard. This may impact EQA providers providing proficiency testing services such as end user POCT schemes for staff proficiency.

AshleighMay 26, 2023

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DESNZ weekly update (WC 15 May)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Government holds first Net Zero Council Page summary: The Net Zero Council will support industry to help cut their emissions and develop greener practices. Change made: Added list of Net Zero Council members. Hundreds more businesses offered energy bills cash boost Page summary: Organisations using licence-exempt energy to benefit from…

AshleighMay 26, 2023

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HSE publications WC 15 May

HSE have published their latest bulletins: Biocides 18 May: Live online: Biocides efficacy workshop delivered by HSE taking place 1, 2 & 3 August covering Identifying the label claims for a product and using the guidance to find the correct data requirements for these claims Generating and presenting data to meet these requirements Options when guidance is limited or…

AshleighMay 19, 2023

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Public Consultation on the production for export of hazardous chemicals banned in the EU

On May 08, 2023, the Commission launched an open public consultation as part of an initiative to prohibit the production for export of hazardous chemicals that are banned in the EU. The consultation is open until 31 July. The initiative is a commitment made under the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, which is part of the Green Deal’s ambition for a toxic-free…

AshleighMay 12, 2023

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Coronavirus Test Device Approvals Transition

The UK Coronavirus Test Device Approvals function is currently managed by UKHSA. The MHRA will take over this function from 24 May 2023. A guidance confirming the changes to process management will be published by the MHRA on 24 May. The MHRA have provided the following information: The UK Coronavirus Test Device Approvals regulatory regime is one of the most…

AshleighMay 12, 2023

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ECHA calls for Evidence Consultation – deadline 20 June

On 20 April, ECHA opened the second Call for Evidence Consultation for the substance 1,4-dioxane (EC: 204-661-8; CAS: 123-91-1), and its restriction proposal. This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation. 1,4-dioxane substance information card can be found here. We encourage you to submit any evidence to this consultation where your organisation uses this substance. The consultation will close on…

AshleighMay 12, 2023

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HSE publications WC 08 May

HSE have published their latest bulletins: Biocides 10 May: Upcoming EU active substance renewal submission deadlines. Apply for active substance renewal by the deadlines to keep products on the GB market. Under the GB BPR, active substance approvals will expire unless a renewal application is submitted at least 550 days before their expiry date. The 550-day deadlines are coming…

AshleighMay 12, 2023

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Cabinet Office weekly update (WC 01 May)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. The Border Target Operating Model: Draft for Feedback Page summary: This page contains the draft Border Target Operating Model, setting out a new approach to importing into Great Britain that will be progressively introduced from the end of October 2023. Change made: The date of when the survey will…

AshleighMay 12, 2023

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ECHA weekly update (WC 08 May)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (10 May). Due to changes in the structure of ECHA's updates, we can no longer link to updates themselves. To ensure BIVDA members continue to receive this information, we have opted to provide the full ECHA notification. ECHA Conference 2024 – save the date and share your ideas The next ECHA Conference…

AshleighMay 12, 2023

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MHRA weekly update (WC 08 May)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Register medical devices to place on the market Page summary: How to register your medical devices with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for the markets in Great Britain and Northern Ireland Change made: Changes to DORS instructions for Scenarios 1 to 4 in the Guidance on registration…

AshleighMay 12, 2023