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DSIT Update (WC 19 August)

AI Upskilling fund Page summary: The AI Upskilling fund pilot scheme will support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by match-funding AI skills training for their employees. Change made: Added details of a drop-in webinar on Wednesday 14 August 2024. Time updated: 3:32pm, 12 August 2024 Cyber Essentials management information Page summary: Figures showing the number of Cyber Essentials certificates awarded,…
Ben Kemp
August 21, 2024
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DEFRA Update (WC 19 Aug)

UK REACH authorisation for Abbott Laboratories Ltd, 3 July 2024 Page summary: Decision on application for authorisation under UK REACH. Change made: First published. Time updated: 12:00pm, 12 August 2024 UK REACH authorisations for Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products GmbH, 3 July 2024 Page summary: Decision on application for authorisations under UK REACH. Change made: First published. Time updated: 12:00pm, 12…
Ben Kemp
August 21, 2024
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DBT Update (WC 19 Aug)

Trade barriers: what you need to know Page summary: Find out what trade barriers are and how they may affect you when exporting goods or services. Change made: Link to information about ‘harmful international trading practices’ added to the ‘further information’ section of the page. Time updated: 11:48am, 12 August 2024 CPTPP: impact assessment Page summary: This impact assessment sets…
Ben Kemp
August 21, 2024
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MHRA Updates (WC 19 Aug)

Medical devices given exceptional use authorisations during the COVID-19 pandemic Page summary: List of manufacturers and their medical devices granted an exemption by MHRA. The list also includes manufacturers whose exemption expired or was cancelled. Change made: Added the following to the ‘List of medical devices given exceptional use authorisations’:Dolphin Fluid Immersion Simulation SystemAxiomTM Total Blood Typing Solution/Gene Titan™ Multi-Channel…
Ben Kemp
August 20, 2024
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MHRA Updates (WC 12 Aug)

Notify MHRA about a clinical investigation for a medical device Page summary: How to notify the MHRA of your intention to carry out a clinical investigation for medical devices. Change made: New section ‘Regulatory advice meetings’ added to this page. Time updated: 11:45am, 5 August 2024 Medical devices given exceptional use authorisations during the COVID-19 pandemic Page summary: List of…
Ben Kemp
August 14, 2024
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DSIT Updates (WC 12 Aug)

Cyber security breaches survey: 2025 Page summary: An annual survey about the experience and impacts of cyber breaches and attacks on organisations. Change made: Added details and privacy notices for the 2025 survey. Time updated: 6:21pm, 5 August 2024 DSIT cyber security newsletter – August 2024 Page summary: The August 2024 edition of the DSIT cyber security newsletter. Change made:…
Ben Kemp
August 14, 2024
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DEFRA Updates (WC 12 Aug)

Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs): policy information Page summary: Information on the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) and the UK’s obligations. Change made: First published. Time updated: 12:34pm, 7 August 2024 Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) Page summary: Information relating to persistent organic pollutants (POPs). Change made: First published. Time updated: 1:12pm, 7 August 2024 List of large producers on…
Ben Kemp
August 14, 2024
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DBT Updates (WC 12 Aug)

UK/Swiss Mutual Recognition covers conformity assessment testing for Radio Equipment, EMC and Electrical Safety testing. UK/New Zealand Mutual Recognition covers conformity assessment for medical devices (including IVDs): The Medical Devices Regulations 2002, machinery: The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008, low voltage equipment: The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, pressure equipment: The Simple Pressure Vessels (Safety) Regulations 2016, The Radio…
Ben Kemp
August 14, 2024
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Brexit Updates (WC 12 Aug)

Search the register of customs agents and fast parcel operators Page summary: Find a customs agent or fast parcel operator to help you with import and export declarations. Change made: The list of customs agents has been updated with 2 additions, 1 amendment and 1 removal.
Ben Kemp
August 14, 2024