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BIVDA contributes to World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022

Doris-Ann has highlighted the dangers of AMR during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022 – including authoring an article and reaching millions through radio interviews. As part of a Mediaplanet campaign, Doris-Ann composed an article titled, “How can diagnostic tests help with antimicrobial resistance in the UK?”, which was featured in The Guardian yesterday; bringing the link between AMR and IVDs…
Natalie Creaney
November 25, 2022
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BEIS published case study on how genomic data was shared during the pandemic

BEIS has published a case study on how genomic data was shared during the covid-19 pandemic. This report discusses the highlights and challenges that were faced for genomic data sharing through this time, including how these could be addressed going forward. Some of the issues discussed include the difficulty in gaining the data in the first place and the associated…
Ben Kemp
November 18, 2022
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Latest UKCA extensions do not apply to medical devices

This includes: The General Product Safety Regulations 2005 Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 Pressure Equipment Safety Regulations 2016 Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 Simple Pressure Vessels (Safety) Regulations 2016 Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 These timelines have been extended for 12 months to allow extra time for compliance. Importantly, these timeline changes do not impact medical…
Natalie Creaney
November 18, 2022
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UKMEDLAB 2022 – How can the laboratory profession contribute to Net Zero?

At BIVDA we are committed to the sustainability agenda and believe that collaboration and alignment across all stakeholders is the way that both the NHS and companies can reach their sustainable and environmental objectives. NET ZERO is the balance of the amount of carbon emissions (which is the carbon footprint) produced and the amount absorbed equals zero. This is done…
Natalie Creaney
November 11, 2022
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Spotlight on Sustainability – Social Value in Tenders

As part of a new series we are highlighting BIVDA’s Sustainability Hub – a valuable free resource for BIVDA members. The Sustainability Hub has resources and guidance around Social Value and Environmental Sustainability. With a focus on the requirements needed for members to meet the minimum requirements for public procurement tenders. Over the coming weeks in ‘Spotlight on Sustainability’ a different topic or resource…
Natalie Creaney
November 11, 2022
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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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