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Life Sciences and Healthcare

Judicial review highlights pharmaceutical industry concerns over VPAS in UK

Negotiations for new voluntary scheme being challenged by industry body as old scheme is criticised for amount levied on suppliers
Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2023

General Product Safety Regulation enters into force | Council of the EU adopt position on new Product Liability Directive |
Life Sciences and Healthcare

UK gives guidance for manufacturers on reporting adverse SaMD incidents

Businesses should consult the guidelines and familiarise themselves with the issues to report and systems to implement
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Use of trade mark for food supplements does not amount to genuine use for pharma products

Food supplements are not considered as a sub-set of pharmaceutical products in class 5 for proving genuine trade mark use
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Pharma impacted by new EU packaging and packaging waste proposals

The European Commission concludes its feedback period from stakeholders on its draft regulation
Regulatory and compliance

'Vet-ting' medicinal claims in Great Britain: top tips on advertising pet products with health benefits

Complying with regulatory requirements and ensuring that advertising and marketing copy is accurate increases consumer confidence in brands
Life Sciences and Healthcare

European Commission publishes proposal for new EU pharmaceutical legislation

The EU Commission is planning to revise the pharmaceutical legislation in Europe to make medicinal products more available, accessible and
Intellectual property

UK sets out the new Science and Technology Framework

Government growth ambitions for critical technologies including AI and future telecoms require regulatory clarity
Tax

Spring Budget 2023 | What tax measures were announced?

A budget for growth but no cuts in tax rates
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Spring Budget 2023 | UK chancellor announces new regulatory model for medicines and medical technologies

Move raises the question of whether regulatory framework for medicines and medical devices will diverge from the EU model in
Regulatory and compliance

Consultation opens on proposed revisions to the Veterinary Medicines Regulations in Great Britain

Businesses involved in the manufacture, distribution and dispensation of veterinary medicinal products should take the opportunity to respond before the
Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2023

Medical Technology Strategy | UK to introduce regulatory framework for point of care manufacturing | Commission launches call for evidence