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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
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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
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Brexit Update (WC 16 Feb)

Visiting the UK as an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen Page summary: What you need to know about crossing the UK border and visiting the UK. Change made: Added details about who will need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) from 2 April 2025, and who will not need an ETA. Time updated: 2:47pm, 10 February 2025
Ben Kemp
February 21, 2025
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DHSC Updates (WC 16 Feb)

Reporting to the National Supply Disruption Response (NSDR) Page summary: Information on how to request assistance from the NSDR. Change made: Updated to promote earlier contact with the NSDR in a disruption response situation. Time updated: 10:01am, 11 February 2025 Government ramps up efforts to end HIV transmissions in England Page summary: Over 20,000 self-testing and self-sampling kits will be…
Ben Kemp
February 21, 2025
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DSIT Updates (WC 16 Feb)

AI Growth Zones: expression of interest Page summary: Regional authorities, local authorities and industry are invited to submit an expression of interest for the development of AI Growth Zones. Change made: First published. Time updated: 12:01am, 10 February 2025 Government fires starting gun on AI Growth Zones to turbocharge Plan for Change Page summary: Thousands of new jobs are set…
Ben Kemp
February 21, 2025
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DBT Updates (WC 16 Feb)

Notice to Importers 2953: Russia import sanctions Page summary: Import prohibitions in force under the Russia Sanctions Regulations 2019, as amended. It should be read alongside the statutory guidance. Change made: ‘Import licences’ section of ‘NTI 2953: Russia import sanctions’ updated to advise when a licence cannot be granted. Time updated: 11:39am, 10 February 2025 Import controls Page summary: How…
Ben Kemp
February 21, 2025
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Office for Product Safety and Standards Updates (WC 16 Feb)

Regulations: Nagoya Protocol on access and benefit sharing (ABS) Page summary: Guidance for those conducting research and development on genetic resources. Change made: Minor updates made, including to the OPSS address, and obsolete leaflet removed. Time updated: 4:04pm, 12 February 2025
Ben Kemp
February 21, 2025
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Biocides: Upcoming active substance renewals and dossier submission deadlines

Apply for active substance renewal by the deadlines to keep products on the GB market 29 May 2025 5-chloro-2-(4-chlorphenoxy)phenol (DCPP) (CAS 3380-30-1 EC 429-290-0) in product types 1, 2 and 4 27 August 2026 Citric acid (CAS 77-92-9 EC 201-069-1) in product type 2
Ben Kemp
February 21, 2025