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How to make sure that your products are properly checked for conformity and your technical documents are managed correctly.
Information about the EU Regulations and their implementation in Northern Ireland
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright. IPO is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology , supported...
This page provides practical information to help you make the most of your IP when doing business in Kazakhstan.
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
When tests to detect COVID-19 are commonly used (use cases) and what to consider when deciding which type of test to employ.
How a product complies with EU safety, health and environmental requirements, and how to place a CE marking on your product.
Guidance to help organisations choose a monitoring approach for stack emissions to air that meets Environment Agency and MCERTS requirements (formerly part of M2).
The Board was responsible for safeguarding and advancing public health by assuring the quality and safety of biologicals, through its management of the National Institute for Biological Standards and Control (NIBSC). In July 2008 the Health and Social Care Act...
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Guidance for those producing, processing, consuming, importing or exporting chemicals covered by the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC)
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
The UK Good Laboratory Practice Monitoring Authority (UK GLPMA) recognises that there are potential challenges COVID-19 will present to members of the GLP monitoring programme.
How to choose data tools and infrastructure that are flexible, scalable, sustainable and secure.
Explainer for the pharmaceutical industry on the implementation of the Veterinary Medicines Regulation relating to Pharmacovigilance.
Guidance for organisations involved in any aspect of the pharmaceutical lifecycle or GLP studies regulated by MHRA, covering the approval of paper documents when working from home
How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
You must register and declare ozone-depleting substances (ODS) for laboratory or analytical uses.
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches to regulation we are taking during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
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