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MHRA survey on PMS costs – deadline 17 May

To better understand the implications of proposed Post Market Surveillance (PMS) to manufacturers of medical devices, the MHRA would like to be provided with data on firms' expected cost of compliance with PMS regulations so far. This survey covers total costs of setting up a PMS system across an organisation, and the cost of maintaining a PMS. This firm level…
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May 5, 2023
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UKCA statutory instrument published on implementation timelines

  The UK Government have published an amendment to the UK Medical Device Regulations 2002. Notably, this is the first statutory instrument shaping the new UKCA requirements in Great Britain. BIVDA have provided our initial understanding of this text below. Please consult your own legal teams before acting on any of this advice, as it is our own interpretation. We…
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May 5, 2023
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The UK Export Academy events

  The UK Export Academy from the Department of Business and Trade gives businesses the know-how to sell to customers around the world by learning from experts in international trade. The UK Export Academy has been designed to accommodate different levels of exporting experience, whether your business is interested in starting to sell internationally or looking to grow your international…
Natalie Creaney
May 5, 2023
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Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF): Phase 2 open to expressions of interest!

The Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF) is part of the Global Britain Investment Fund and will provide £60 million in capital grants for investment in the manufacture of: human medicines (drug substance and drug product) medical diagnostics MedTech products The first tranche of companies to be supported by LSIMF have already been announced and are now re-opening the fund with the remaining budget…
Natalie Creaney
May 5, 2023
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Doing Business in Ukraine – survey

    The UK is a key partner for Ukraine in its reconstruction efforts and the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is positioning the expertise of UK businesses to provide vital support for the Ukrainian people, and ensuring UK companies are well placed to maximise the contribution they can make to one of the largest infrastructure programmes globally. This…
Natalie Creaney
May 5, 2023
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UK Border Force strike action – Friday 28 April until circa 7am Saturday 29 April.

UK Border Force will be undertaking strike action on Friday 28 April until circa 7am Saturday 29 April. This will potentially impact international arrivals at all UK air and maritime ports and those travelling to the UK from UK Border controls in Calais, Dunkirk and Coquelles in Northern France. Hauliers should be prepared for the disruption. If you are aware…
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April 28, 2023
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UKMedLab23 – buy your tickets today!

The Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine (ACB) is holding its National Meeting, UKMedLab23, between 12 – 14 June in Leeds, UK. You can book your tickets on the ACB website. There are multiple tickets available: Biochemistry Training Day ticket (12 June) Microbiology Training Day ticket (12 June) Two-day conference ticket (13-14 June) One-day conference ticket (13 or 14…
Dawn
April 28, 2023
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Sustainability Surgery

Introducing a new member support resource. The Sustainability Surgery is your opportunity to get one-to-one support from your Sustainability Programme Lead – Sarah Joy Newton. Members are invited to book themselves a 15minute ‘clinic’ appointment during which you can ask any questions you have around sustainability, including (but not limited to): Carbon Reduction Plans How to calculate carbon emissions Emissions…
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April 28, 2023