Dear members, Remember that NI is following the EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED) including the new cybersecurity requirements that apply to off the shelf equipment, but IVDs and MDs themselves are exempt. RED applies to any devices with wireless capability including Bluetooth, WiFI, Cellular or Near Field Communication such as RFID reading. Radio equipment regulations Page summary: Guidance for businesses…
Ben KempDecember 22, 2025
Strengthening collaboration between the MHRA and the Department of Health Northern Ireland Page summary: The MHRA and Northern Ireland partners are working together to support innovation, enhance patient safety and ensure people in Northern Ireland benefit from world-class regulation. Change made: First published. Time updated: 11:24am, 9 December 2025 Complaints procedure Page summary: How to make a complaint about a…
Ben KempDecember 22, 2025
Extended CE marking recognition for Ecodesign regulations Page summary: We’re seeking views on a proposal to extend recognition of CE marking for ecodesign regulations so that it applies to new measures made under ESPR. Change made: First published. Time updated: 12:00pm, 9 December 2025 AI to accelerate national renewal and growth as Google DeepMind backs UK tech and science sectors…
Ben KempDecember 22, 2025
SaBTO hepatitis E virus (HEV) screening review and recommendations Page summary: Review of UK blood donor screening for hepatitis E virus (HEV), assessing current methods, risks and options to reduce transfusion-related HEV transmission. Change made: First published. Time updated: 10:41am, 8 December 2025 SaBTO reports and guidance documents Page summary: Reports published by the advisory committee on the Safety of…
Ben KempDecember 22, 2025
Packaging waste: apply for registration and accreditation as a reprocessor or exporter Page summary: How to apply for mandatory registration and voluntary accreditation as a reprocessor or exporter of packaging waste – includes how to comply with requirements and technical information. Change made: If you’re adding an overseas site to an accreditation during the year, you can only submit the…
Ben KempDecember 22, 2025
Make Work Pay Page summary: Consultations and documents from Make Work Pay, a government initiative on labour market reform. Change made: Added link to an open consultation on the fair pay agreement process in adult social care. Added links to closed consultations on: setting up the School Support Staff Negotiating Body (SSSNB); mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting; reforms…
Ben KempDecember 22, 2025
Regulations: energy information Page summary: Guidance for suppliers and dealers. Change made: Easement information added to page. Time updated: 2:03pm, 12 December 2025 Regulations: ecodesign of energy-consuming products Page summary: Guidance for manufacturers, their authorised representatives and importers. Change made: Updates added on existing enforcement easements. Time updated: 2:04pm, 12 December 2025
Ben KempDecember 22, 2025
Efforts to share best practices on AI measurement and evaluations driven forward through the International Network for Advanced AI Measurement, Evaluation and Science Page summary: Network members representing major global economies have committed to re-double their shared focus on the science of AI measurement and evaluations following their latest round of talks in San Diego last week. Change made: First…
Ben KempDecember 22, 2025
List of ports using the Goods Vehicle Movement Service Page summary: Find out which locations are using the Goods Vehicle Movement Service. Change made: The Warrenpoint entry in the ‘Moving goods in and out of Northern Ireland’ section has been updated.The Heysham and Liverpool entries in the ‘Moving goods out of Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) section have been…
Ben KempDecember 22, 2025