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There are different regulations which apply to devices and equipment including hand gels and PPE (personal protective equipment)
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Check the tariff classification for the unassembled parts to be implanted into the human body for different spinal treatments.
The MHRA is part of the Access Consortium along with the Therapeutic Goods Administration, Health Canada, Health Sciences Authority of Singapore and Swissmedic.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
How to get fast-track approval of medical devices during COVID-19.
Details of certificates issued under the Special Import System for the top ten veterinary medicines that were imported 1 Oct - 31 Dec 2023.
How to carry out a clinical trial to apply for a marketing authorisation, manage your authorisation and report safety issues.
Details of certificates issued under the Special Import System for the top ten veterinary medicines that were imported 1 Jan - 31 Mar 2024.
How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
You can use a SIEL to make shipments of specified military or dual-use items to a named consignee and/or end user.
List of manufacturers and their medical devices granted an exemption by MHRA. The list also includes manufacturers whose exemption expired or was cancelled.
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches we are taking on good distribution practices.
Check the tariff classification for orthopaedic appliances.
These temporary good manufacturing practice (GMP) flexibilities will be allowed to address the current exceptional circumstances
Goods that are controlled and how to get licences for them, the UK Strategic Export Control Lists, dealing with the Export Control Organisation (ECO).
Check the patents journal to find UK-registered patents granted, published and filed
Benin is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
Guide to licensing requirements and restrictions for trade control and the export of controlled military goods, software and technology.
Check the tariff classification for chewing tobacco and snuff (nasal tobacco).
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