Freedom of Information request (FOI 22/1044)
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19th November 2022
FOI 22/1044
Dear
Thank you for your Freedom of information request dated 16th October 2022, where you requested the following information:
- FOI request: Please supply the information supplied to the MHRA by the DHSC every 2 weeks under point 10
- FOI Request: Was the authorisation extended past the 22 June 2021 date set by the MHRA?
- FOI Request: Please supply the information supplied by the DHSC to the MHRA as per point 17, the monthly Post market Surveillance plan and Quality Management System
Regarding question 2, the Exceptional Use Authorisation was extended past 22nd June 2021.
With regards to questions 1 and 3, there are commercial sensitives around this information. We have sought advice which indicated that the Section 41 exemption of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 does not apply in this case. Therefore, we have been in touch with UKHSA on your behalf, the legal manufacturer of the tests, and they have requested that you contact them with your questions.
If you disagree with how we have interpreted the Freedom of Information Act 2000 with regards to your request, you can ask for an internal review. It will be carried out by a senior member of the Agency who was not involved with the original decision. Internal review requests should be submitted within two months of the date you receive this response and addressed to: info@mhra.gov.uk.
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Kind regards,
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