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Reminder: Plastic Packaging Tax

Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) was introduced on 1 April 2022. If you manufacture or import 10 or more tonnes of plastic packaging within a 12 month period you must register for PPT on GOV.UK even if your packaging contains 30% or more recycled plastic. You need to register for PPT if: you expect to manufacture or import 10 or more…
Natalie Creaney
November 11, 2022
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Innovate UK launches programme to help grow SME’s AMR opportunities

Innovate UK have launched a programme which aims to help grow SME’s AMR opportunities, with this phase focused on Germany and Switzerland. Delivered by Innovate UK EDGE, the programme consists of a preparation phase, a five-day innovation visit focussed on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), a post-visit exploitation workshop and support for approximately 12 months from an Innovate UK EDGE Innovation and…
Natalie Creaney
November 11, 2022
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BIVDA supports International Trade Week

BIVDA is pleased to put its support behind the Department for International Trade’s awareness week for export trade. The In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Industry values the support they have provided to our sector to facilitate export sales over the years and have found the life science specialists in Embassies and Consulates around the world are a great source for information…
Ben Kemp
November 4, 2022
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BIVDA UKCA sub-group

BIVDA previously ran a UKCA sub-group which was an off-shoot of the Regulatory Affairs Working Party. This group hasn’t met recently due to insufficient content. Now that we have slightly more clarity on the UKCA regulations and MHRA have committed to introducing timeline legislation in Spring 2024, we thought this was the opportune time to restart this group. The UKCA…
Ben Kemp
November 3, 2022
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National Measurement Laboratory launches a further round of Analysis for Innovators (A4I)

National Measurement Laboratory is launching a further round of their industry-focused measurement partnership programme Analysis for Innovators (A4I). Analysis for Innovators (A4I) - provides UK businesses of any size access to world-leading experts and cutting-edge facilities in laboratories recognised world-wide for analysis and measurement to address current analysis or measurement problems with an existing product, process, or service. The programme…
Ben Kemp
November 3, 2022
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Lift Repair at the BIVDA Office

As you may know, there have been some reliability issues with the lift at BIVDA’s office at 299 Oxford St for some time. The landlord has instructed contractors to rectify these issues along with some essential upgrading of the controls and wiring. Works are due to commence W/C November 14th and are planned to last approximately 6 weeks with completion…
Ben Kemp
November 3, 2022
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NHSSC Pathology Strategy Conference and Pre-Tender Preparation Guide

NHSSC held an online Pathology Strategy Conference on 11th October ahead of the launch of the ‘All Pathology Disciplines, Point of Care Testing & Managed Services’ tender release in January 2023. They have also released a pre-tender preparation guide for suppliers. Strategy Conference   Key take home points: Tender release date is expected to be 16th January 2023 Suppliers are…
Ben Kemp
November 3, 2022
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NICE News

Guideline on diagnosis and management of osteoarthritis published NICE’s new guideline aims to improve the management of osteoarthritis and the quality of life for people with this condition. It covers the diagnosis, assessment and non-surgical management of osteoarthritis. It’s aimed at a wide audience including commissioners of social care services and people with osteoarthritis, their families and carers. They've also…
Ben Kemp
October 28, 2022
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