Dear Members, please see update MHRA guidance page on Good Clinical Practice for clinical trials. This is focused on medicinal product trials, however it maybe applicable to laboratories supporting clinical trials. Medicines: good practice Good clinical practice for clinical trials Page summary: How to show the MHRA you’re meeting good clinical practice (GCP) standards and what to expect from an…
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UK-China Intellectual Property Newsletter
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March 5, 2026 in Regulatory Affairs Newsletter, Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive, UK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter, UK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive
MHRA Updates: WC 2nd March
Regulation as an Enabler of Innovation: A Regional Perspective Page summary: By Richard Stubbs Change made: First published. Time updated: 11:30am, 24 February 2026 MHRA Safety Roundup: February 2026 Page summary: Summary of the latest safety advice for medicines and medical device users Change made: First published. Time updated: 11:12am, 25 February 2026 If you have any questions about the…
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DEFRA Updates: WC 2nd March
General licences and authorisations to import live animals or animal products Page summary: Licences and authorisations to import genetic material, research and diagnostic samples, trade samples and display items, and some live animals and animal products. Change made: Removed import authorisation ‘EU non-harmonised animal by-products (IMP/GEN/2025/08)’ and replaced it with a ‘EU non-harmonised animal by-products (IMP/GEN/2026/01)’ authorisation. Also removed the…
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March 5, 2026 in Regulatory Affairs Newsletter, Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive, UK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter, UK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive
Animal and Plant Health Agency Updates: WC 2nd March
General licences and authorisations to import live animals or animal products Page summary: Licences and authorisations to import genetic material, research and diagnostic samples, trade samples and display items, and some live animals and animal products. Change made: Removed import authorisation ‘EU non-harmonised animal by-products (IMP/GEN/2025/08)’ and replaced it with a ‘EU non-harmonised animal by-products (IMP/GEN/2026/01)’ authorisation. Also removed the…
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March 5, 2026 in Regulatory Affairs Newsletter, Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive, UK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter, UK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive
DHSC Updates: WC 2nd March
Doing business with the health sector: a guide for buyers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) Page summary: A clear, practical guide to help buyers and SMEs build a fair, inclusive environment that can deliver better health outcomes and support SME growth. Change made: First published. Time updated: 12:00pm, 24 February 2026 National Cancer Plan for England Page summary: Details…
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March 5, 2026 in Consultations, Consultations Archive, Regulatory Affairs Newsletter, Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive, UK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter, UK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive
Machinery safety legislation: call for evidence
Machinery safety legislation: call for evidence Page summary: We are inviting views on the introduction across the UK of measures in the EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230. Change made: Call for evidence response published. Time updated: 10:01am, 25 February 2026
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DBT Updates: WC 2nd March
How will regulators enable safe AI-powered innovation: joint letter from DSIT Secretary of State and DBT Secretary of State Page summary: Joint letter from DSIT Secretary of State Liz Kendall, DBT Secretary of State Peter Kyle, and the relevant departmental Secretaries of State requesting regulators to publish a plan on how they intend to enable safe AI-powered innovation. Change made:…
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DSIT Updates: WC 2nd March
Singapore: UK Science and Innovation Network summary Page summary: A summary from UK Science and Innovation Network (SIN) on science and innovation in Singapore including UK SIN priorities and successes. Change made: Guidance document uploaded to reflect this year’s updates. Time updated: 4:22am, 23 February 2026 Software Security Ambassadors Scheme Page summary: A scheme to champion secure software development and…
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HRA Latest – 27 February 2026
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February 27, 2026 in Regulatory Affairs Newsletter, Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive, UK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter, UK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive
Register medical devices to place on the market
Register medical devices to place on the market Page summary: How to register your medical devices with the MHRA for the markets in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Change made: Changes to registration requirements for Northern Ireland effective 28 May 2026Updated Fees implementation guidance; clarification concerning fee waivers and new section for Northern Ireland feesIVDs undergoing performance evaluation; minor updates…
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February 27, 2026 in Regulatory Affairs Newsletter, Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive, UK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter, UK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive
MHRA – Update to PARD: product brand names now available
MHRA - Update to PARD: product brand names now available: https://pard.mhra.gov.uk/
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February 26, 2026 in Regulatory Affairs Newsletter, Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive, UK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter, UK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive
Brexit Updates: WC 23rd February
Transit newsletters – HMRC updates Page summary: Check for the latest updates about moving goods using transit and the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS). Change made: Newsletter ‘February 2026 – Monitoring in-use Movement Reference Numbers (MRNs)’ has been added. Time updated: 3:26pm, 19 February 2026 Regulating medical devices in the UK Page summary: What you need to do to place…
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Animal and Plant Health Agency: WC 23rd February
APHA disease surveillance monthly reports Page summary: Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) monthly reports on monitoring of disease in livestock and poultry. Change made: Added link to the disease surveillance report for January 2026. Time updated: 9:39am, 17 February 2026 APHA animal disease surveillance focus articles Page summary: Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) monthly focus articles published in…
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DSIT Updates: WC 23rd February
UK to champion how AI can supercharge growth, unlock new jobs and improve public services at AI Impact Summit in India Page summary: UK and international partners to redouble efforts for AI to transform public services, create jobs and drive renewal for people worldwide at AI Impact Summit. Change made: First published. Time updated: 12:01am, 16 February 2026 Businesses urged…
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Office for Product Safety and Standards Updates: WC 23rd February
Feasibility of collecting accident data from the NHS Page summary: A research report on the evaluation of data from a pilot study into the feasibility of collecting accident data from the NHS relating to consumer products. Change made: First published. Time updated: 12:42pm, 17 February 2026 Product safety research Page summary: Papers from the Office for Product Safety and Standards.…
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