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Biocides: Changes to Article 95 of GB Biocidal Products Regulation

Dear members, please be advised that if you are submitting data in support of a Biocides application that the data protection periods are being extended as per the below notification. Changes to Article 95 of GB Biocidal Products Regulation Regulations have been laid in Parliament to change the data protection end date in Article 95(5) to 31 December 2030. The…
Ben Kemp
December 10, 2025
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MHRA Update – WC 24 Nov

Multi-million pound backing for cutting edge projects by UK scientists and innovators Page summary: New government funding will help make the boldest ideas in UK life sciences a reality. Change made: First published. Time updated: 9:00am, 18 November 2025 Professor Alastair Denniston: The future regulation of AI in healthcare Page summary: Creating a framework that is safe, fast and trusted.…
Ben Kemp
December 5, 2025
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Department of Health and Social Care – WC 24 Nov

Intellectual property (IP) guidance for the NHS in England Page summary: This guidance provides practical steps, good practice principles, case studies and model agreements and templates to support effective IP management in the NHS. Change made: First published. Time updated: 9:00am, 18 November 2025 Multi-million pound backing for cutting edge projects by UK scientists and innovators Page summary: New government…
Ben Kemp
December 5, 2025
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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology – WC 24 Nov

Engineering Biology Sandbox Fund: successful projects Page summary: This fund supports innovative engineering biology sandboxes which aim to accelerate pro-innovation regulatory reform and encourage business innovation and investment. Change made: Round 2 successful project announced. Time updated: 9:00am, 18 November 2025 Engineering Biology Sandbox Fund Page summary: This fund supports innovative engineering biology sandboxes which aim to accelerate pro-innovation regulatory…
Ben Kemp
December 5, 2025
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Brexit Updates – WC 24 Nov

UK Societas Page summary: Information on the administration and management of a UK Societas. Change made: Updated in line with changes to company registers and the launch of mandatory identity verification. Time updated: 12:01am, 18 November 2025 Interministerial Group on UK-EU Relations Communiqué: 12 May 2025 Page summary: The Interministerial Group on UK-EU Relations met on 12 May 2025. The…
Ben Kemp
December 5, 2025
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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs – WC 24 Nov

New law bans plastic wet wipes to protect rivers and seas Page summary: New law will ban the supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic in England Change made: First published. Time updated: 11:10am, 18 November 2025 APHA Weybridge: general testing form (LSW008) Page summary: Submit samples to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) for commercial testing by…
Ben Kemp
December 5, 2025
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Department for Business and Trade – WC 24 Nov

Pan-Euro Mediterranean Convention on Rules of Origin (PEM) Page summary: The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is seeking views on the potential impacts of UK accession to the Regional Convention on Pan-Euro Mediterranean Convention on Rules of Origin (PEM). Change made: First published. Time updated: 12:00pm, 17 November 2025 UK considers joining agreement to boost trade opportunities for British…
Ben Kemp
December 5, 2025
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Animal and Plant Health Agency Update – WC 24 Nov

APHA Weybridge: general testing form (LSW008) Page summary: Submit samples to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) for commercial testing by APHA Scientific. Change made: Updated the general testing form for APHA Weybridge (LSW008). Time updated: 12:09pm, 18 November 2025 Export: APHA animal disease testing Page summary: Use this form to submit samples from animals for laboratory testing to…
Ben Kemp
December 5, 2025
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza: Argentina update

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) disease-free status: Argentina Defra has announced that, following an assessment, Great Britain has lifted the import restrictions that were implemented in August 2025 due to an outbreak of HPAI in Argentina. This means that: imports of poultry, ratite and wild game bird meat may resume the treatment category for relevant meat products has been amended…
Ben Kemp
December 5, 2025