The list has now been updated to reflect the expiry of the protocols made under the Medical Devices Regulations 2002. To access the list and the accompanying information, please click here.
Ben KempSeptember 2, 2022
The UK Plastics Network are putting on some insightful webinars over the next couple of months. Check the programme below to see if there are any that interest you: Register for Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging September Workshops: Making Plastics Fit for a Sustainable Future Tuesday 6th September, 09:00 -15:30 | Radisson Blu, Cardiff, Wales Wednesday 7th September, 09:00 -15:30 |…
Ben KempSeptember 2, 2022
BEIS are putting on a number of webinars to help companies better understand the UKCA regime. This week they announced a special webinar exclusively focused on the regulatory framework relating to UKCA marking for medical devices on Thursday 6 October 2022 at 15:00 – 15:40. This should help businesses to get ready for the new regime as soon as possible…
Ben KempSeptember 2, 2022
The BIVDA Market Audit results are back for the first half of 2022! If your company participates you should now have detailed information on the UK IVD market dynamics down to individual test level at your fingertips. Overall the market seems to have stabilised, with some recovery of non-Covid testing revenues since lockdown. For more information contact John Bagshaw via…
Ben KempSeptember 2, 2022
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 KempSeptember 2, 2022
The NHS Genomics Programme is developing a strategy which will set out the priorities for the NHS GMS over the next 3 to 5 years and they’d like members’ input on what these priorities should be. The outcomes of this survey will inform the development of the NHS genomics strategy and the final strategy will take into consideration funding and…
Ben KempSeptember 2, 2022
Over recent weeks there has been dialogue between BIVDA and NHS Supply Chain relating to 2 issues that are a high priority for both NHS Customers in the labs, NHS Supply Chain and members. Inflationary pressures and Supply Chain resilience. It may be useful for members to know that NHS Procurement teams are expected to evaluate and understand the percentage…
Ben KempSeptember 2, 2022
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) works with the life sciences industry to facilitate early access to innovation, improving people’s lives. Subscribe to their quarterly newsletter, NICE News for Life Sciences, to stay informed on: changes to health technology evaluation work to improve patient access to innovative new technologies support services such as NICE Scientific Advice and…
Ben KempAugust 26, 2022
Sustainability Hub Update We are pleased to announce that more content has been added to the Sustainability Hub; our comprehensive resource for members on Social Value and Environmental Sustainability. New content includes: Examples of questions in recent tenders The tenders block in both the Environmental and the Social Value sections are now both live and have lots of content…
Ben KempAugust 26, 2022
This meeting will be exploratory as members can help determine which standards are most applicable for them and input into the conversation. BSI will be leading this session with BIVDA supporting in terms of IVD Regulation, the sustainability hub and NHS agenda to ensure that members have access and visibility across the standards. The event will take place between 11:00…
Ben KempAugust 26, 2022