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NPL is the UK’s national metrology institute, providing the measurement capability that underpins the UK’s prosperity and quality of life. NPL is a public corporation of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology .
You can claim relief on Customs Duty and VAT if you're importing scientific materials and apparatus for education or research to the UK.
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.
Dstl exploits the latest in robotics and AI to create effective and trustworthy uncrewed platforms and autonomous systems for the UK’s security and defence.
A new pathway supporting innovative approaches to the safe, timely and efficient development of medicines to improve patient access.
Guidance on the many ways for suppliers to work with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), the science inside UK defence and security.
Find out how to take samples from processed ABPs and find laboratories to test them, and what to do if one of your samples fails a test.
Comply with good manufacturing practice (GMP) and good distribution practice (GDP), and prepare for an inspection.
Dstl coordinates UK science and technology involvement in NATO and sponsors UK businesses and academic institutions to take part in these activities.
How the MHRA makes decisions on when a product is a medical device (borderline products), and which risk class should apply to a medical device.
Dstl provides the UK with world-class capability in applying artificial intelligence, data science and machine learning to defence and security challenges.
Aviation security screening equipment must meet UK and international performance standards before it can be deployed and used operationally.
Guidance for industry on preparing responses to good laboratory practice (GLP) and good clinical practice (GCP) inspection reports.
The requirements for 3D printed products will depend on whether they are classed as medical devices, personal protective equipment (PPE) or both.
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches to regulation we are taking during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Dstl ensures the UK armed forces have the required weapons capability through research, development and demonstration of advances in science and technology.
Guidance on the Animal and Plant Health Agency laboratory testing services and prices for animal disease diagnosis.
There are different regulations which apply to devices and equipment including hand gels and PPE (personal protective equipment)
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