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Goods that are controlled and how to get licences for them, the UK Strategic Export Control Lists, dealing with the Export Control Organisation (ECO).
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches to regulation we are taking during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Use a global project licence to simplify the export of military goods and technology classed as collaborative defence projects.
Substances that are classed as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and when you're allowed to use them.
How often you must get equipment checked for leaks if it contains hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) - a type of ozone-depleting substance (ODS).
How to check that a laboratory is allowed to buy ozone-depleting substances (ODS).
Requirements for businesses that operate or service high voltage switchgear that contains sulphur hexaflouride (SF6).
Information for healthcare professionals on how pulse oximeters are regulated, home use and issues to look out for when using the devices
For waste operators and exporters classifying some waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) devices, waste components, and wastes from their treatment.
How the MHRA assesses Marketing Authorisation Applications (MAA) for medicines referred under Article 29.
Contact PHE's proficiency testing (PT) team about which schemes are available internationally through distributors and collaborators.
Applications received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office.
Guidance on making a disclosure protected by the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998, (whistleblowing) to the Certification Officer
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If you are in a dispute with someone over the infringement or validity of a patent or SPC, you may request a non-binding opinion.
How to submit your periodic safety update report report (PSUR) or periodic benefit risk evaluation report (PBRER)
Groups of ODS with their ozone-depleting potential.
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