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Proposal for new ISO Technical specification on sequencing and clinical application to infectious diseases

The BSI CH/212 IVDs group is responsible for standardization in the field of in vitro diagnostics (IVDs). They have put forward a proposal to develop a new technical specification, ISO/PWI TS 8219: Sequencing and clinical application to infectious diseases. The document covers the essential requirements for advanced sequencing procedure for detecting the microbes directly, without the need for microbial culture.…
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August 4, 2023
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New International Standards on Artificial Intelligence

CEN and CENELEC identifies and adopts two international standards on Artificial Intelligence: EN ISO/IEC 22989:2023 - Information technology - Artificial intelligence - Artificial intelligence concepts and terminology (publication date: 2023-06-28) and EN ISO/IEC 23053:2023 - Framework for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems Using Machine Learning (ML) (publication date: 2023-06-28). These standards describe the terminology for AI and concepts of AI system…
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June 30, 2023
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BSI receives UKAS accreditation for ISO/IEC 27001:2022

BSI has received UKAS accreditation for ISO/IEC 27001:2022. ISO/IEC 27001- Information Security Management (ISMS) assists organizations in effectively managing and protecting their information assets, so that they remain safe. All ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certificates issued by BSI can now be accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service. More information on ISO/IEC 27001:2022 can be found here.
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June 23, 2023
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CEN adopts ISO 17043 as European standard

CEN have formally adopted ISO 17043: Conformity assessment — General requirements for proficiency testing as a European standard. This may impact EQA providers providing proficiency testing services such as end user POCT schemes for staff proficiency.
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May 26, 2023
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BSI has adopted standard for electrical safety

BSI have adopted IEC 61010-2-101:2018 as a British standard. BS EN IEC 61010-2-101:2022/A11:2022 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use - Particular requirements for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical equipment considers electrical safety requirements for IVD equipment, and should be considered for manufacturers with products in this space.
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May 5, 2023
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UL free webinar on UKCA for IVD medical devices

UL have made available a 30 minute webinar on the upcoming UK Medical Device Regulation changes. This is a free webinar available from the UL website. It covers current timelines, expected requirements based on the MHRA consultation response, and transitional arrangements.
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April 3, 2023
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Reminder: BSI looking for contributors for safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use standard

A reminder that BSI have put a call out for those interested and knowledgeable in the field of electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use, specifically for IVD equipment (BS EN 61010-2-101:2017, BS EN 61010-2-101:2017). This is to join their committee EPL/66, Safety of measuring, control and laboratory equipment’ in developing the above standard which is undergoing a revision.…
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March 9, 2023