Joint Action on Networks of Expertise on Cancer launched
Joint Action on Networks of Expertise on Cancer launched Today, the second Joint Action of the EU Networks of Expertise on Cancer (JANE-2) has been launched. This is one of the largest Joint Actions on cancer, supported by EUR 40.5 million in funding from the EU4Health programme. JANE-2 has 121 partners from 29 European countries and is coordinated by Italy.…
Ben KempFebruary 3, 2025
Health Technology Assessment – Commission adopts rules for joint scientific consultations on medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices
Health Technology Assessment - Commission adopts rules for joint scientific consultations on medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices Today, the European Commission adopted an implementing regulation establishing the rules for joint scientific consultations on medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices, under the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Regulation. The implementing act provides detailed procedural rules for the…
Ben KempFebruary 3, 2025
FDA Guidance work program
The FDA have published their Guidance document work program, with many documents having been carried across from 2024. The Program does not reflect the impact of the new administration, so is subject to change: CDER Guidance Agenda | FDA
Ben KempFebruary 3, 2025
WHO Pre-Qualification meeting – 2024 Joint UNICEF/UNFPA/WHO Meeting with manufacturers and suppli
An update from WHO meeting regarding the WHO Pre-Qualification process (for blood glucose meters, STI kits and HbA1c for diabetes) and which devices are in scope. Plus updates to the WHO Essential IVD listings. This is a useful reference for UK exporters looking to place qualifying IVDs into Low and Middle Income Countries. 2024 Joint UNICEF-UNFPA-WHO Meeting with Manufacturers and…
Ben KempFebruary 3, 2025
Brexit Updates (WC 27 Jan)
Notices under The Customs Transit Procedures (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 Page summary: Notices under The Customs (Transitional Arrangements) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 which have force of law under Customs Regulations. Change made: Notices made under the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018 has been updated to show changes due to the implementation of NCTS5. Time updated: 9:00am, 20 January 2025…
Ben KempFebruary 3, 2025
DSIT Updates (WC 27 Jan)
Archaic tech sees public sector miss £45 billion annual savings Page summary: Public sector workers are being held back by archaic technology according to a new report set to be published on Tuesday. Change made: First published. Time updated: 7:00am, 19 January 2025 Shake up of tech and AI usage across NHS and other public services to deliver plan for…
Ben KempFebruary 3, 2025
Office for Product Safety and Standards Updates (WC 27 Jan)
Standardisation Page summary: Standardisation explained. Change made: Paper added on the UK Government public policy interest in standardisation. Time updated: 11:21am, 24 January 2025
Ben KempFebruary 3, 2025
DBT Updates (WC 27 Jan)
UK firms boosted by new qualifications agreement with Switzerland Page summary: UK-qualified professionals to find it easier to work in Switzerland, as new permanent agreement ensures professional qualifications can be recognised. Change made: Profession amendment – anaesthetists changed to anaesthesia associates Time updated: 11:33am, 20 January 2025 Apply for a standard individual export licence (SIEL) updated Page summary: Use…
Ben KempFebruary 3, 2025