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Directive (EU) 2024/2853 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2024 on liability for defective products and repealing Council Directive 85/374/EEC (Text with EEA relevance)

Dear members, please see here the recast of the EU Liability for defective products directive – 2024/2853. Please note that IVDs are in scope as is software (except software which is provided free or open source, or provided outside of commercial activity). The directive applies from 9th Dec 2026. (Directive (EU) 2024/2853 of the European Parliament and of the Council…
Ben Kemp
November 26, 2024
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DHSC Updates (WC 18 Nov)

Zero tolerance for failure under package of tough NHS reforms Page summary: Health and Social Care Secretary will outline how government and NHS leaders have a duty to patients and taxpayers to get the system working well Change made: First published. Time updated: 12:01am, 13 November 2024 Our ambition to reform the NHS Page summary: The Health and Social Care…
Ben Kemp
November 26, 2024
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DSIT Updates (WC 18 Nov)

UK and Republic of Korea mixed committee meeting on Science and Technology: joint statement Page summary: A joint statement from the UK and Republic of Korea governments agreeing priorities for science and technology collaboration over the next 2 years. Change made: First published. Time updated: 10:46am, 12 November 2024 Over 4,700 newly funded post-graduate places in UK universities to create…
Ben Kemp
November 26, 2024
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DBT Updates (WC 18 Nov)

International Trade Week 2024 open for businesses to go global Page summary: Fourth annual International Trade Week kicks off Change made: First published. Time updated: 12:01am, 11 November 2024 Subsidy Control Act 2022: Streamlined Routes Page summary: Streamlined Routes (also known as Streamlined Subsidy Schemes) are a type of subsidy scheme made by the UK government for use by any…
Ben Kemp
November 26, 2024
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Brexit Updates (WC 18 Nov)

Implementation of medical devices future regime Page summary: A roadmap outlining the intended timelines for delivering a future regulatory framework for medical devices and an intended policy on international recognition. Change made: Updated to include a link to the MHRA’s Consultation on Medical Devices Regulations: Routes to market and in vitro diagnostic devices, and to update the list of topics…
Ben Kemp
November 25, 2024
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Office for Product Safety and Standards Update (WC 18 Nov)

Designated standards: low voltage Page summary: Notices of publication and a consolidated list for designated standards for low voltage electrical equipment. Change made: Notice of publication amended and consolidated list updated. Time updated: 12:05am, 14 November 2024 Designated standards: machinery Page summary: Notices of publication and a consolidated list for designated standards for machinery. Change made: Notice of publication amended…
Ben Kemp
November 25, 2024
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MHRA Update (WC 18 Nov)

Implementation of medical devices future regime Page summary: A roadmap outlining the intended timelines for delivering a future regulatory framework for medical devices and an intended policy on international recognition. Change made: Updated to include a link to the MHRA’s Consultation on Medical Devices Regulations: Routes to market and in vitro diagnostic devices, and to update the list of topics…
Ben Kemp
November 25, 2024
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Video recording – Webinar “Health at a Glance: Europe 2024” (18 November 2024)

This #EUHPP Live webinar on “Health at a Glance: Europe 2024 Promoting healthy ageing and longevity whilst tackling health workforce shortages ! took place online on Monday 18 November , from 14.00 - 15.30 CET, Brussels time. The presentations are available: on the EU Health Policy Platform – Agora network. To access, please register first (use/create your EU login) Once your request of access has been…
Ben Kemp
November 25, 2024
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MHRA announce new Chair

Anthony Harnden has been appointed as the new chair of the Medicine and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Anthony is a Professor of Primary Care at the University of Oxford, and until the end of December 2024, a registrant Council member of the General Medical Council and Chair of the Renumeration Committee. He worked for the NHS for 40 years…
Ben Kemp
November 20, 2024