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DEFRA Updates (WC 1st Sept)

Streamlined regulation to power growth and boost British industry Page summary: Environmental permitting for industry and energy to be modernised, as part of new plans following the landmark Corry Review Change made: First published. Time updated: 9:00am, 26 August 2025 Industrial emissions: modernising environmental permitting Page summary: Seeking views on regulatory reforms to the environmental permitting framework for industrial emissions.…
Ben Kemp
September 8, 2025
DSIT: Research and Innovation workforce survey: 2024 insights Regulatory Affairs NewsletterRegulatory Affairs Newsletter ArchiveUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs NewsletterUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive

DSIT: Research and Innovation workforce survey: 2024 insights

Research and Innovation workforce survey: 2024 insights Page summary: Insights from the UK-wide survey of the Research and Innovation workforce 2024. Change made: First published. Time updated: 11:14am, 29 August 2025
Ben Kemp
September 8, 2025
Department for Business and Trade Updates (WC 1st Sept) Regulatory Affairs NewsletterRegulatory Affairs Newsletter ArchiveUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs NewsletterUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive

Department for Business and Trade Updates (WC 1st Sept)

UK-India Trade Deal Page summary: Guidance, explainers and other documents to help you understand the Free Trade Agreement between the UK and India. Change made: Copy added to the explainers section of the page as well as ‘Historic India Trade Deal – Huge Boost for Scotland’s Economy’ added to Negotiating the Trade Agreement. Time updated: 1:01pm, 26 August 2025 The…
Ben Kemp
September 8, 2025
APHA: Intermediate products – Import Information Notes Regulatory Affairs NewsletterRegulatory Affairs Newsletter ArchiveUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs NewsletterUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive

APHA: Intermediate products – Import Information Notes

Intermediate products – Import Information Notes Page summary: Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing intermediate products to Great Britain. Change made: Updated to clarify that unprocessed raw material is not considered an intermediate product. Also updated guidance on required documentation. From 30 April 2025, EU traders can choose to use importer declarations for these products. From…
Ben Kemp
September 8, 2025
RCPATH – Self-sampling at the point-of-care – enhancing access, improving care Industry Newsletters Regulatory Affairs NewsletterIndustry Newsletters Regulatory Affairs Newsletter ArchiveRegulatory Affairs NewsletterRegulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive

RCPATH – Self-sampling at the point-of-care – enhancing access, improving care

Self-sampling at the point-of-care – enhancing access, improving care As the UK regulator for medical devices, the MHRA ensures that self-sampling devices are safe, effective, and properly registered before they can be used. This article, which the MHRA have co-authored with the Royal College of Pathologists, sets out clear guidance on regulation, including device marking (UKCA/CE), transport requirements, and the…
Ben Kemp
September 8, 2025
Reminder: Defra is consulting on extensions to transitional registration deadlines Regulatory Affairs NewsletterRegulatory Affairs Newsletter ArchiveUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs NewsletterUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive

Reminder: Defra is consulting on extensions to transitional registration deadlines

Defra UK REACH Consultation: extension of transitional registration deadlines The Defra UK REACH Consultation on the extension of transitional registration deadlines is still open. Defra want to hear your views on government proposals to extend: the UK REACH deadlines for businesses to submit dossiers for transitional registrations the dates for HSE (the UK REACH agency) to carry out compliance checks…
Ben Kemp
September 8, 2025
APHA – Border Trade Newsletter – getting it right at the border 28 08 25 Regulatory Affairs NewsletterRegulatory Affairs Newsletter ArchiveUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs NewsletterUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive

APHA – Border Trade Newsletter – getting it right at the border 28 08 25

Getting it right at the border  This newsletter from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) covers the latest operational updates on requirements and border controls for importing live animals, germinal products, products of animal origin and animal by-products into Great Britain. In this newsletter: IPAFFS Scheduled Update - Monday, 1 September ABP importer declarations Extra border checks cancelled ahead…
Ben Kemp
September 8, 2025
MHRA publishes updated Government Response to the Consultation on Statutory Fees for medical devices Membership NewsMembership News ArchiveRegulatory Affairs NewsletterRegulatory Affairs Newsletter ArchiveUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs NewsletterUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive

MHRA publishes updated Government Response to the Consultation on Statutory Fees for medical devices

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) published an update to the Government Response to the MHRA Consultation on Statutory Fees for medical devices yesterday. This follows a consultation in 2024 which proposed fee increases which would have made many in vitro diagnostic products unviable for the UK market. BIVDA were supported by members to respond to the consultation…
Ben Kemp
September 3, 2025
MHRA updated clinical trials guidance for companion diagnostics Membership NewsMembership News ArchiveRegulatory Affairs NewsletterRegulatory Affairs Newsletter ArchiveUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs NewsletterUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive

MHRA updated clinical trials guidance for companion diagnostics

Following BIVDA's feedback to the MHRA, on August 22nd the Government's Clinical Trials Guidance page was updated. The update includes specifics of trial submission when companion diagnostics are involved in GB. Separate IVDR related guidance applies to trials conducted in Northern Ireland. You can find the latest guidance here.
Ben Kemp
September 2, 2025