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MRI fusion biopsy in people with suspected prostate cancer

NICE is producing guidance on using MRI Fusion biopsy in people with suspected prostate cancer in the NHS in England. The diagnostics advisory committee has considered the evidence and the views of clinical and patient experts. You can now comment on the diagnostics consultation document. It summarises the evidence and views that have been considered, and sets out the recommendations…
Natalie Creaney
January 13, 2023
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Trade with South Korea: call for input

The Government is seeking a number of industries’ views to help influence its negotiating strategy before launching into an enhanced trade agreement with South Korea. They want to know: what you think about our current trading arrangements with South Korea where we could make changes or improvements where you are facing challenges or constraints when attempting to trade or invest…
Ben Kemp
December 16, 2022
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Antimicrobial resistance national action plan – call for evidence

The government is developing the next 5-year national action plan on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The plan will run from 2024 until 2029. Input is encouraged from technical experts – including on human health, animal and plant health, food and AMR in the environment. The action plans are part of a programme to tackle AMR and achieve the UK’s vision for AMR to be contained and…
Natalie Creaney
November 25, 2022
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Review of Net Zero: call for evidence

The BEIS Secretary of State has commissioned a review to ensure that delivering the net zero target does not place undue burdens on businesses or consumers. The review will report at the end of 2022. As part of the review, the Chair, Chris Skidmore MP, will consult widely with a diverse range of stakeholders, including investors, industry, and experts in different fields,…
Natalie Creaney
September 30, 2022
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Member input required for Coronavirus Test Device Approvals consultation

UKHSA have published a consultation on the CTDA process for covid-19 products. This consultation will run until 18 October 2022, and BIVDA intends to supply a response on behalf of the membership. The aim of the consultation is to support understanding of the impact the CTDA process had on the market. A wider statutory review of this policy is planned…
Natalie Creaney
September 16, 2022
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Coronavirus Test Device Approvals (CTDA): call for evidence

UKHSA has launched a consultation to support their understanding of the CTDA process on the wider internal market, individual business and trade flow of antigen and molecular COVID-19 detection tests. It is due to close at 11:59pm on 18 October 2022. This call for evidence aims to obtain specific evidence in relation to businesses operating in the COVID-19 diagnostics market.…
Natalie Creaney
September 9, 2022
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Consultation on proposals for changes to the MHRA’s statutory fees

The aim of this consultation is to seek the views of stakeholders on proposals for changes to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency’s statutory fees. The consultation will end on Wednesday 23rd November 2022 with the proposed implementation date being 1st April 2023. The proposed adjustments fall into 3 categories: A 10% indexation uplift across statutory fees A further…
Natalie Creaney
September 9, 2022
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Clinical genomics service specification consultation

NHS England are currently seeking views on proposed changes to the Clinical genomic service specification. The Service Specification outlines standards for clinical genomic services in England. Some changes to this specification are being considered which NHS England is seeking feedback on. You can find out more information and access the consultation documents here. NHS England is hosting two webinars which…
Ben Kemp
September 2, 2022
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Call for Feedback: A pro-innovation approach to regulating AI

The Government has recently published a policy paper outlining their intention to create AI regulations which support innovation. Stakeholder views are being sought to help achieve this objective. We would kindly ask interested members to consider the document and answer the six questions near the bottom:   What are the most important challenges with our existing approach to regulating AI?…
Ben Kemp
September 2, 2022