The Intellectual Property Office's new and innovative patent search One IPO Search has just launched! One IPO Search is a transformative new digital tool making it easier than ever to search UK patents. This is a major milestone in our digital transformation programme. One IPO Search replaces Ipsum, our previous service that handled 200,000+ searches last year. The new tool presents…
Ben KempJanuary 30, 2025
Regulation (EU) 2025/40 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 December 2024 on packaging and packaging waste, amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 and Directive (EU) 2019/904, and repealing Directive 94/62/EC (Text with EEA relevance) The EU has published the updated regulation regarding packaging and packaging waste. Regulation (EU) 2025/40 of the European Parliament and of the Council of…
Ben KempJanuary 30, 2025
Innovate UK, in partnership with the MHRA, Office for Life Sciences and the Medical Research Council (MRC), has announced £6.2 million in funding for seven CERSIs (Centres of Excellence for Regulatory Science and Innovation). Each of the seven CERSIs will receive up to £1 million each. The funding will help to develop advancements in healthcare, including the use of AI,…
Ben KempJanuary 29, 2025
Patient Involvement Strategy: an assessment of progress Page summary: Progress made in delivering the Patient Involvement Strategy, October 2021 – January 2025. Change made: First published. Time updated: 11:59am, 13 January 2025 MHRA Real-World Evidence Scientific Dialogue Programme Page summary: A programme to help facilitate robust decision-making across the entire lifecycle of products, benefitting both regulatory and Health Technology Assessment…
Ben KempJanuary 27, 2025
Regulating medical devices in the UK Page summary: What you need to do to place a medical device on the Great Britain, Northern Ireland and European Union (EU) markets. Change made: Updated to reflect the laying of The Medical Devices (Post-market Surveillance requirements) (Amendment) Regulations 2024. Time updated: 10:00am, 15 January 2025 Implementation of medical devices future regime Page summary:…
Ben KempJanuary 27, 2025
AI Opportunities Action Plan Page summary: Recommendations for the government to capture the opportunities of AI to enhance growth and productivity and create tangible benefits for UK citizens. Change made: First published. Time updated: 10:21am, 13 January 2025 AI Opportunities Action Plan: government response Page summary: Government response to recommendations set out in the AI Opportunities Action Plan and the…
Ben KempJanuary 27, 2025
Overseas business risk for Taiwan Page summary: Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Taiwan. Change made: Guide updated overall. Time updated: 6:27am, 14 January 2025 Overseas business risk for Guinea Page summary: Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Guinea. Change made: This…
Ben KempJanuary 24, 2025
Health and Social Care Secretary's statement: winter 2025 Page summary: The Health and Social Care Secretary made a statement to the House of Commons on winter pressures. Change made: First published. Time updated: 5:17pm, 15 January 2025 UK invests £5.5 million to tackle mpox in sub-Saharan Africa Page summary: £5.5 million to go towards vital research projects to tackle ongoing…
Ben KempJanuary 24, 2025
MTE are pleased to announce the publication of the MedTech Europe 2024 Regulatory Survey Report and Executive Summary. This comprehensive report provides valuable insights into the current regulatory challenges faced by manufacturers under the In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) and Medical Device Regulation (MDR). The findings highlight key concerns such as increased costs, regulatory unpredictability, and delays in conformity assessments,…
Ben KempJanuary 24, 2025