The Office for Life Sciences have published their latest updates. OLS Bulletin - 14 August OLS Border Bulletin - 11 August These include updates on news, including regulatory updates, transitional guidance and events.
adminAugust 18, 2023
DEFRA have launched EPR - Report Packaging Data (RPD) service to allow organisations to enrol and submit their EPR data for packaging. This new service is open to compliance scheme groups from 14 August and to large producers from 16 August. This can be accessed here. DEFRA have also released a spreadsheet which is available to producers if they wish to generate…
adminAugust 18, 2023
Team-NB have published a position paper on the new MDR transition timelines and Notified Body capacity on 10 August. This paper outlines the members' views on the amended timelines with regards to benefits for the European patients and as the continuity in the availability of essential medical devices in the European market.
adminAugust 18, 2023
Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. UK Trade Tariff: duty suspensions and autonomous tariff quotas Page summary: Temporary duty suspensions and autonomous tariff quotas for importing goods into the UK. Change made: ‘Apply for new duty suspension’ section updated as the 2023 application window is now closed. Notice to exporters 2023/15: Export Control Joint Unit Summer…
adminAugust 18, 2023
Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Experts to lead AI Safety Summit preparations as new funding announced to modernise healthcare Page summary: Two leading experts appointed to spearhead preparations for UK to host AI Safety Summit as £13 million unveiled to revolutionise healthcare research. Change made: First published.
adminAugust 18, 2023
Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Extended producer responsibility for packaging: example file for packaging data Page summary: If you need to submit packaging data under extended producer responsibility for packaging this example file shows how you must structure your data. Change made: First published. Packaging data: how to create your file for extended producer responsibility…
adminAugust 18, 2023
Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Imports, exports and EU trade of animals and animal products: topical issues Page summary: Current issues relating to imports and exports of animals and animal products. Change made: Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) has recognised Belgium’s bluetongue virus disease-free status. Added guidance on imports of live ungulates from Belgium…
adminAugust 18, 2023
Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. How tests and testing kits for coronavirus (COVID-19) work Page summary: The different types of tests and testing kits for COVID-19, and the specifications for manufacturers. Change made: The guidance on performing variant analysis for manufacturers of SARS-CoV-2 screening and diagnostic assays has been updated. Updated guidance documents are included…
adminAugust 18, 2023
Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. CE marking recognition for medical devices and in vitro diagnostics Page summary: The Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has released a statement on CE marking recognition for medical devices and in vitro diagnostics. Change made: First published. Medical devices: guidance for manufacturers on vigilance Page summary: Information for manufacturers…
adminAugust 11, 2023
Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Government boosts use of independent sector capacity to cut NHS waits Page summary: Thirteen new community diagnostic centres are opening across the country to deliver more than 742,000 additional scans, tests and checks a year Change made: First published.
adminAugust 11, 2023