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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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Life Science Access Academy partnership with BIVDA offers members exclusive benefits

A new partnership between BIVDA and the Life Science Access Academy offers members exclusive access to two free webinars a month. BIVDA will identify webinars which are best suited to members’ interests each month and will post the recorded sessions in the membership section of our website. Members can view all of LSAA’s content on their website and can sign-up…
Natalie Creaney
September 16, 2022
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NHSSC Tender – All Pathology Disciplines, Point of Care Testing & Managed Services

A request from NHSSC has been published in the Jaggaer tender platform for suppliers to provide feedback on the new lot structure and proposed specifications for each lot. Feedback can be made via the portal or to PATHOLOGY.CATMGT@SUPPLYCHAIN.NHS.UK Engagement is really important during this pretender stage, as once the tender is released changes can’t be made and dialogue is restricted.…
Natalie Creaney
September 9, 2022
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Chemical Watch Sustainability Summits 2022: Europe and USA

Chemical Watch are hosting two summits, one in Europe and one in the USA, to examine the chemical building blocks of a sustainable product strategy. Details are outlined below: Product Sustainability Summit Europe 2022 - Chemical building blocks of a sustainable product strategy 24-25 October 2022 | Amsterdam, Netherlands + virtual This new conference focuses on the most recent developments…
Natalie Creaney
September 9, 2022
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North West Coast innovators can apply for the NHS Innovation Accelerator

The NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) – an NHS England initiative supported by England’s 15 Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs) – has launched a call for applications representing high impact, evidence-based innovations. The call is open to local, national and international healthcare innovations supported by passionate individuals from any background, including businesses, clinicians, charity and third sector and academics. For the…
Natalie Creaney
September 9, 2022
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Bright Ideas in Health Awards 2022 – submit your entries now!

Health innovators from the North East and North Cumbria are being urged to submit their bright ideas to an annual awards competition. The Bright Ideas in Health Awards are now open for entries across nine categories, including awards that recognise: innovative devices; industry collaboration; clinical education; patient safety and quality improvement; innovation champions; digital innovation; sustainability; reduction of healthcare inequalities;…
Natalie Creaney
September 9, 2022
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EFLM Green Labs Taskforce publish guidelines for Green and Sustainable Labs

The EFLM Green Labs Taskforce have published a set of guidelines which intend to help laboratories become more environmentally sound through a number of useful measures. The expertise of the taskforce can help member companies’ labs to meet their environmental targets through effective, enforceable measures such as waste reduction and cutting carbon emissions. The full 60-page guidelines can be accessed…
Natalie Creaney
September 9, 2022