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Important changes to Supplementary Protection Certificates

Important changes to Supplementary Protection Certificates We are publishing weekly blog posts to help you prepare for the arrival of our One IPO Patent Service. Each post covers a different aspect of the new digital platform helping to ensure that you are ready for the changes This week we are looking at Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs). From spring 2026, you'll…
Ben Kemp
October 31, 2025
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Biocides: Upcoming EU active substance approval and expiry date, and expiry dates postponed

Upcoming EU active substance approval date Apply for product authorisation by the deadline to keep your products on the NI market The following EU Biocidal Products Regulation (EU BPR) active substance approval date is coming up: 1 October 2026 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one (BIT) (CAS 2634-33-5 EC 220-120-9) in product types 6 and 13 formic acid (CAS 64-18-6 EC 200-579-1) in product type…
Ben Kemp
October 31, 2025
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Clinical trials regulations: six-month countdown begins

A new post, “Clinical trials regulations: six-month countdown begins” has just been published on the MedRegs blog. In six months’ time, on 28 April 2026, the most significant update to UK clinical trials regulations in two decades will come into force. This will be a pivotal moment for the evolving clinical trial landscape and marks a new … Read the…
Ben Kemp
October 31, 2025
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EM on EU Regulation 2025/637 amending 2022/2292 (COM(2025)518)

EM on EU Regulation 2025/637 amending 2022/2292 (COM(2025)518) Page summary: The government’s summary of an EU Commission Delegated Regulation 2025/637 with regards to entry into the Union of certain animal-derived products. Change made: First published. Time updated: 6:16pm, 24 October 2025
Ben Kemp
October 31, 2025
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DEFRA Updates (WC 27 October)

Packaging data: check reporting periods and submission deadlines Page summary: Find out when large and small organisations affected by Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (EPR) must collect and submit packaging data. Change made: Updating deadline information for the next reporting period, including information about registration deadlines. Time updated: 3:02pm, 20 October 2025 New financial penalties for environmental offences Page summary:…
Ben Kemp
October 31, 2025
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Find a professional to certify export health certificates

Find a professional to certify export health certificates Page summary: A list of organisations in England, Scotland and Wales that inspect and certify animals and animal products for export. The list does not include every certifier. Change made: Updated the list of professionals who can certify export health certificates in England. Time updated: 4:12pm, 23 October 2025
Ben Kemp
October 31, 2025
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DSIT Updates (WC 27th October)

UK regions given extra £20m science and tech cash boost as new investment kicks off landmark growth summit Page summary: Greater Manchester, West Midlands and Glasgow City Region backed with £50m each to support local innovation priorities, plus £30m life sci investment unlocked Change made: First published. Time updated: 12:01am, 19 October 2025 UK-Sweden Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in…
Ben Kemp
October 31, 2025
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DBT Updates (WC 27 October)

UK-Central America committee documents Page summary: Decisions, documents and meeting minutes from UK-Central America countries committees. Change made: ‘12 November 2024: Joint minutes of the second meeting of the UK-Central America customs, trade facilitation and rules of origin sub-committee’ added to page. Time updated: 10:55am, 20 October 2025 Western Balkans Summit Economy Ministers' meeting: 16 October 2025 Page summary: This…
Ben Kemp
October 31, 2025
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DHSC Updates (WC 27 October)

Major NHS update brings menopause into routine health checks Page summary: Menopause advice will be added to free health checks to help millions of women get the care they need. Change made: First published. Time updated: 12:01am, 23 October 2025 Advances in science set to transform treatments for people living with dementia Page summary: From blood tests to AI, new…
Ben Kemp
October 31, 2025
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MHRA Updates (WC 27 October)

Medical devices given exceptional use authorisations Page summary: List of manufacturers and their medical devices granted an exemption by MHRA. The list also includes manufacturers whose exemption expired or was cancelled. Change made: Updated – ‘List of medical devices given exceptional use authorisations’: (DEU/008/2022/015) 10 April 2026 – Extension issued Time updated: 10:49am, 21 October 2025 Government cuts red tape…
Ben Kemp
October 31, 2025
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