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UKRI strategy builds on UK’s strength and potential in AI

UKRI strategy builds on UK's strength and potential in AI   In its first AI strategy, UKRI sets out a bold plan to build on the UK’s incredible strengths and potential in areas including explainable AI, edge computing, human-in-the-loop systems, agentic AI and sustainable AI systems. The strategy will turn AI research into practical benefits for people – from real-world…
Ben Kemp
February 26, 2026
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Biocides: Upcoming EU active substance renewal submission deadline and approval date

Upcoming EU active substance renewal submission deadline Apply for active substance renewal by the relevant deadline to keep products on the NI market. Under the EU Biocidal Products Regulation (EU BPR), active substance approvals will expire unless a renewal application is submitted to ECHA at least 550 days before their expiry date. The 550-day deadline is coming up for the…
Ben Kemp
February 26, 2026
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CELEX:32026R0382: Council Regulation (EU) 2026/382 of 11 February 2026 amending Regulation (EC) No 1186/2009 as regards the elimination of the threshold-based customs duty relief

Dear Members, if you make shipments to the EU, please see the revised EU threshold-based customs duty relief below. CELEX:32026R0382: Council Regulation (EU) 2026/382 of 11 February 2026 amending Regulation (EC) No 1186/2009 as regards the elimination of the threshold-based customs duty relief for shipments with intrinsic value not exceeding €150.00 View article...
Ben Kemp
February 20, 2026
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Biocides: Upcoming EU active substance dossier submission deadlines and expiry date

Upcoming EU active substance dossier submission deadlines Take action to keep your active substance in the EU Review Programme. The active substance/product type combinations listed have been successfully notified into the EU Review Programme following open invitations. The next step is for a full active substance dossier to be submitted to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) by the following deadlines.…
Ben Kemp
February 20, 2026
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Health Technology Assessment: HTA Coordination Group publishes its 2025 Annual Report

Health Technology Assessment: HTA Coordination Group publishes its 2025 Annual Report The Member State Coordination Group on Health Technology Assessment (HTACG) has published its 2025 Annual Report, providing an overview of the first year of application of the EU Health Technology Assessment Regulation. The report presents the key achievements of the HTACG and its four subgroups in 2025, covering joint…
Ben Kemp
February 20, 2026
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Do you want to understand how the Small Claims Track works?

How to Protect Your IP in Court: An Event Led by IPEC Judges Do you advise rights holders, support small businesses or creatives, or do you simply want to understand how the Small Claims Track works? Join the IP Crime Group for an online knowledge‑sharing session exploring the Small Claims Track of the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC). IPEC specialises…
Ben Kemp
February 20, 2026
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EC Call for Feedback on Draft DA on Waste Framework Directive

Please be kindly informed that the European Commission has published a Call for Feedback on a draft Delegated Act establishing rules on the calculation and verification of the weight of materials lost and not recycled after a waste sorting operation. The draft Delegated Act is pursuant to Article 11a(10) of the Waste Framework Directive. Next steps: The Call for Feedback…
Ben Kemp
February 20, 2026