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BS EN 62563-3 Ed.1.0 Medical electrical equipment – Medical image display systems. Part 3: Evaluation methods for colour displays

Comment by: 30 August Scope This part of IEC 62563 describes test methods for evaluating colour medical image display devices. The scope of this standard applies to medical image display systems, which can display colour image information on colour image display systems. This standard applies to medical image display systems used for diagnostic (interpretation of medical images toward rendering clinical diagnosis)…
Ben Kemp
August 11, 2023
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ISO/PWI TS 20853 Biotechnology — Bioprocessing — General requirements for the bacteriophage preparation for therapeutic use

Comment by: 2 September Scope This document describes the minimum requirements for bacteriophage preparation processing including the assessment of the titer and quality control. This document applies to data processing of bacteriophage isolation, culture, purification and storage. This document applies to the quality evaluation/assessment of bacteriophage used for therapy. Purpose With the continuous and expanded utilization of phage therapy during…
Ben Kemp
August 11, 2023
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Use of digital pathology in analysis of cancer screening samples

UK NSC consulting on whether providers can safely use digital pathology as an alternative to light microscopy in examination of NHS cancer screening samples. This consultation closes at 5pm on 15 September 2023 Consultation description Digital pathology (DP) enables glass histopathology slides to be reviewed digitally, rather than with a microscope. A Health Technology Assessment study found DP performs as…
Ben Kemp
August 11, 2023
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NICE guideline on Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) in over 16s: Initial assessment and management

  The review questions for this NICE guideline have now been published on the project documents web page. This information is published for transparency, and to enable stakeholders to prepare for consultation on the draft guideline. The consultation on the draft guideline and its supporting evidence is due to start on 01 September 2023 and it will run for 2…
Ben Kemp
August 4, 2023
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Smarter regulation: UK product safety review

Since issuing a call for evidence in 2021, the Government has developed proposals for consultation, setting out the next steps in delivering on the their ambitions. In summary, they want to develop a product safety regime that: Ensures business obligations are proportionate to the hazard presented by their products, exploring how to reduce compliance costs for lower risk products and make the…
Dawn
August 4, 2023
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Code on Genetic Testing and Insurance: call for evidence

The Code on Genetic Testing and Insurance (‘the Code’) is a voluntary agreement between the UK government and the Association of British Insurers which provides guidance on the role of genetic testing in insurance across the UK. This call for evidence is seeking views from individuals and organisations, including those with genetic conditions, family members and carers, healthcare professionals, the insurance industry…
Dawn
July 28, 2023
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R&D Tax Reliefs Review: Summary of Responses

This document summarises the responses to the consultation published in January 2023 on the design of a potential research and development tax relief scheme that merges the existing RDEC and SME schemes, as well as setting out the next steps the Government intends to take on this. The Government believe merging schemes would be a significant opportunity for tax simplification,…
Dawn
July 21, 2023
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Plastic Packaging Tax – chemical recycling and adoption of a mass balance approach

This consultation explores the application of a mass balance approach to determine the amount of chemically recycled plastic in a plastic packaging component for the purposes of the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT). It seeks views on whether a mass balance approach should be accepted as a way of allocating recycled plastic content to packaging, and, if so, the controls and…
Dawn
July 21, 2023
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Part 2 Consultation on draft regulations to implement the Procurement Bill

This is a consultation on the secondary legislation required to implement the new public procurement regime established by the Procurement Bill. This is a technical consultation, split into two parts. This second part of the consultation focuses on the transparency provisions and notices that will be used by contracting authorities to fulfil their legal requirements under the Bill. It also…
Dawn
July 21, 2023
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The Antimicrobial Products Subscription Model: consultation on proposals

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most pressing global challenges we face this century. Already, AMR infections are estimated to cause 700,000 deaths each year globally. That figure is predicted to rise to 10 million by 2050 if no action is taken. The World Bank estimates that, across the globe, an extra 28 million people will be forced into…
Natalie Creaney
July 14, 2023
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