DHSC has launched a request for stakeholder input as part of its statutory report under the Medicines and Medical Devices Act 2021. This report assesses how the regulations made under the Act are operating in practice. BIVDA has been invited to coordinate a sector response, and the UKCA Subgroup will be used to collate industry views where possible. We are…
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BIVDA broadly welcomes the publication of the draft Pre-Market Statutory Instrument on the WTO website by the MHRA. This draft SI provides an important indication of the future direction of the UK Medical Devices Regulations and demonstrates continued progress towards greater international harmonisation. We recognise the significant effort that has gone into reaching this stage and welcome the collaborative and…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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