Dear Members, please be advised that the following standards has been adopted by CEN/CENELC as an EU standard. It will also be adopted as a British Standard. This is separate from any future harmonisation to the EU MDR/IVDR. EN ISO/IEC 42001:2026 - Information technology - Artificial intelligence - Management system (ISO/IEC 42001:2023) (publication date=2026-03-18) View article...
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Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD): Greece
Dear Members, The UK is restricting imports of certain products from Greece because of the presence of Foot and Mouth Disease. This will include certain animal by-products which have not been adequately processed. Due to an outbreak of FMD in Greece, the import of the following commodities is now suspended: live (including non-domestic) ruminants and porcine animals, including wild game and…
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Update to UK Sanctions List: Russia Regime
Dear Members, please note the below updated list for UK Sanctions. Of note there are a couple of Banks listed not just individuals or companies. Today, Tuesday 17 March, the UK Government has varied 1 individual, corrected 3 entities and 1 individual and revoked (de-listed) 1 individual under the Russia sanctions regime. Varied Individual: Name Unique ID Viacheslav KANTOR RUS1127…
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Biocides: Active substance renewal submission deadlines
Upcoming GB active substance renewal submission deadlines Apply for active substance renewal by the deadlines to keep products on the GB market. Under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation (GB BPR), active substance approvals will expire unless a renewal application is submitted to HSE at least 550 days before their expiry date. The 550-day deadlines are coming up for the following…
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MHRA Updates – WC 15th March
Clinical trials for medicines: apply for approval in the UK Page summary: How to apply for a clinical trial from 28 April 2026, including eligibility, documentation and registration in a public registry. Change made: Updated link to guidance for IMP+device trials. Time updated: 9:00am, 9 March 2026 Clinical trials that include an in vitro diagnostic device Page summary: Guidance on…
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Animal and Plant Health Agency Updates – WC 15th March
Export processed animal protein, including in mixtures and products, except for pet food to Turkey: certificate 7193 updated Page summary: Apply online to export processed animal proteins (PAP) derived from fish and poultry, including fishmeal, poultrymeal, poultry blood meal, feathermeal and compound feeds containing PAP to Turkey, but excluding finished pet food or products for human consumption. Change made: SUP…
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DBT Updates – WC 15th March
Businesses urged to take simple steps for smoother trade with the EU Page summary: Businesses are being urged to take simple steps to prepare for the landmark EU agri-food deal, that will cut costs, slash red tape and open up opportunities for exporters and importers. Change made: First published. Time updated: 12:01am, 9 March 2026 UK-India Free Trade Agreement: impact assessment Page summary: This impact assessment sets out the potential economic, sectoral, distributional and environmental impacts…
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DSIT Updates – WC 15th March
IPO confirms continued funding for specialist IP crime unit Page summary: Three-year funding commitment alongside new industry partnership pilot. Change made: Added translation Time updated: 11:00am, 9 March 2026 Tech companies must go 'above and beyond' to protect women and girls from online abuse or face further action Page summary: Tech firms must do more to protect women and girls…
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Brexit Updates – WC 15th March
Customs, VAT and excise UK transition legislation from 1 January 2021 Page summary: This collection brings together customs, VAT and excise EU Exit legislation and notices that have the force of law applicable to UK transition. Change made: The Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2026 added. Time updated: 10:17am, 11 March 2026 Brexit transition helplines Page summary:…
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Border Trade Newsletter – getting it right at the border 12 03 25
Getting it right at the border This newsletter covers the latest operational updates on requirements and border controls for importing live animals, germinal products, products of animal origin and animal by-products into Great Britain. In this newsletter: HMRC network maintenance – Tuesday 17 March UK–EU SPS Agreement – latest updates Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI): Bosnia and Herzegovina Foot and…
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MHRA Updates: WC 8th March
Contact the MHRA Page summary: How to contact the MHRA for specific services or enquiries. Change made: Updated to add new contact info to Whistleblower section Time updated: 3:07pm, 4 March 2026 Digital mental health technology Page summary: The Wellcome Trust has funded a 3-year project focusing on effective regulation and evaluation of digital mental health technology. Change made: Updated…
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Global impact of UK health data resource highlighted in newly published paper
Global impact of UK health data resource highlighted in newly published paper Page summary: New analysis shows Clinical Practice Research Datalink has supported groundbreaking medical research across 29 countries with close to 3,800 published studies Change made: First published. Time updated: 10:21am, 10 March 2026
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DSIT Updates: WC 8th March
Landmark consultation seeks views on major measures to protect children on social media, gaming platforms and AI chatbots Page summary: Government launches a landmark consultation on UK children’s digital wellbeing, covering social media age bans, curfews, AI chatbots and gaming. Change made: First published. Time updated: 12:01am, 2 March 2026 Online Safety Act Page summary: The Online Safety Act received…
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DBT Updates: WC 8th March
Import controls Page summary: How to import goods under national or UN-level import controls. This includes weapons, sanctioned goods, or goods that could be used for torture. Change made: Notice to Importers 2956 ‘Import of equipment that could be used for torture’ was added to the page. Notice to Importers 2938 was removed as this has now been superseded by…
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DEFRA Updates: WC 8th March
Animal diseases: international and UK monitoring Page summary: Monitoring for major, notifiable or new and emerging animal disease outbreaks internationally and in the UK. Change made: Added Preliminary Outbreak Assessment detailing a Rabies case in a dog in Germany. Time updated: 10:13am, 2 March 2026 Check if you need an environmental permit Page summary: When you may need an environmental…
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Estimating detriment from unsafe and non-compliant products
Estimating detriment from unsafe and non-compliant products Page summary: A report on the development of an economic model to estimate consumer and business detriment caused by unsafe and non-compliant products on the UK market. Change made: First published. Time updated: 11:38am, 5 March 2026
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