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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (WC 1 April) Regulatory Affairs NewsletterRegulatory Affairs Newsletter ArchiveUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs NewsletterUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (WC 1 April)

Foot and Mouth disease detected in Slovakia Page summary: The UK Chief Veterinary Officer is urging livestock keepers to remain vigilant to the clinical signs of FMD following the recent outbreaks in Europe Change made: First published. Time updated: 12:59pm, 22 March 2025 Influenza of avian origin confirmed in a sheep in Yorkshire Page summary: Influenza of avian origin (H5N1)…
Ben Kemp
April 4, 2025
Department for Business and Trade (WC 1 April) Regulatory Affairs NewsletterRegulatory Affairs Newsletter ArchiveUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs NewsletterUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive

Department for Business and Trade (WC 1 April)

The UK’s trade agreements Page summary: Find out which trade agreements the UK has signed and which the UK is negotiating. Change made: ‘UK-Ukraine Digital Trade Agreement’ added to ‘Trade agreements in force’ section. Time updated: 10:46am, 24 March 2025 UK-Ukraine political, free trade and strategic partnership agreement Page summary: Documents containing treaty information and a summary of the UK-Ukraine…
Ben Kemp
April 4, 2025
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (WC 1 April) Regulatory Affairs NewsletterRegulatory Affairs Newsletter ArchiveUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs NewsletterUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (WC 1 April)

New executive chair selected to boost innovation and growth across the UK Page summary: Tom Adeyoola selected as preferred candidate to head up Innovate UK. Change made: Ministerial quote was tweaked Time updated: 10:28am, 25 March 2025 Minister Feryal Clark speech at the Alan Turing Institute’s conference AI UK Page summary: Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for AI and Digital Government,…
Ben Kemp
April 4, 2025
GOV.UK for: Office for Product Safety and Standards Regulatory Affairs NewsletterRegulatory Affairs Newsletter ArchiveUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs NewsletterUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive

GOV.UK for: Office for Product Safety and Standards

Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 Page summary: Guidance for businesses. Change made: GB guide updated to include actions you need to take if your Approved Body resigns. Time updated: 10:06am, 24 March 2025 Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 Page summary: Guidance for businesses. Change made: GB guide updated to include actions you need to take if your Approved Body resigns.…
Ben Kemp
April 4, 2025
MHRA’s Rob Reid pens first MedRegs blog in new role Membership NewsMembership News ArchiveRegulatory Affairs NewsletterRegulatory Affairs Newsletter ArchiveUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs NewsletterUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive

MHRA’s Rob Reid pens first MedRegs blog in new role

Following the departure of Laura Squire, Dr Robert Reid, MHRA Deputy Director, will now author the regular MedRegs blog. For the uninitiated, the blog aims to keep readers up-to-date with the progress of the MedTech regulatory reform programme. Dr Reid's inaugural post focuses on staff changes at the MHRA, updated guidance, the progress of the AI airlock, and the PMS…
Ben Kemp
February 25, 2025
How to prepare for the new Post-market Surveillance Requirements in Great Britain Regulatory Affairs NewsletterRegulatory Affairs Newsletter ArchiveUpcoming Events Regulatory Affairs NewsletterUpcoming Events Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive

How to prepare for the new Post-market Surveillance Requirements in Great Britain

25 March 2025 | 09:00 and 16:00 GMT Join us for our PMS in Great Britain webinar on 25 March 2025 This insightful webinar will introduce the PMS requirements under the new regulations in Great Britain for Post-market Surveillance. Our speakers will provide an overview of the similarities and key deviations the UK PMS regulation has from EU MDR/IVDR. In addition, an update/…
Ben Kemp
February 21, 2025
Join the RAPS Workshop: Cybersecurity for Medical Devices  Regulatory Affairs NewsletterRegulatory Affairs Newsletter ArchiveUpcoming Events Regulatory Affairs NewsletterUpcoming Events Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive

Join the RAPS Workshop: Cybersecurity for Medical Devices 

Cybersecurity remains a top priority for medical device manufacturers   Cybersecurity Unauthorized Attend from anywhere: 25 – 26 March 2025, 9 am - 5 pm ET   This interactive virtual workshop will provide crucial insights into navigating global cybersecurity regulations and developing effective strategies to strengthen your submissions and compliance processes.   After completing this two-day workshop, you will be…
Ben Kemp
February 21, 2025
MDCG – 2019-6 Rev 5 Q&A: Requirements relating to notified bodies European Commission Updates Regulatory Affairs NewsletterEuropean Commission Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter ArchiveRegulatory Affairs NewsletterRegulatory Affairs Newsletter ArchiveRegulatory Affairs Working Party Archive

MDCG – 2019-6 Rev 5 Q&A: Requirements relating to notified bodies

EU MDCG have published the 5th Revision of the Q&A: : Requirements relating to notified bodies – MDCG 2019-6 Rev 5 Although applicable to EU Notified bodies, it is useful to see what the EU Competent authorities are asking notified bodies to require, and allows companies to prepare supporting evidence accordingly. The latest update includes improved content on structured dialogue,…
Ben Kemp
February 21, 2025
Joint MedTech Europe/COCIR Reflection Paper on MDSAP MedTech Europe Updates Regulatory Affairs NewsletterMedTech Europe Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter ArchiveRegulatory Affairs NewsletterRegulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive

Joint MedTech Europe/COCIR Reflection Paper on MDSAP

MedTech Europe and COCIR have jointly published their position paper asking for the UE to join as a full member of MDSAP (Medical Device Single Audit Program). This aligns with our own position that the UK should also join, and make MDSAP optional alongside the current ISO 13485 Certification program regarding Quality Management Systems certification. You can read it here.
Ben Kemp
February 21, 2025
MHRA Updates (WC 16 Feb) Regulatory Affairs NewsletterRegulatory Affairs Newsletter ArchiveUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs NewsletterUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive

MHRA Updates (WC 16 Feb)

MHRA Real-World Evidence Scientific Dialogue Programme Page summary: A programme to help decision-making across the lifecycle of products, benefitting both regulatory and health technology assessment (HTA) evaluations. Change made: Changed to add download link to Expression of Interest for the MHRA Real-World Evidence Scientific Dialogue Programme pilot Time updated: 12:01am, 10 February 2025     Digital mental health technology: qualification…
Ben Kemp
February 21, 2025