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MHRA launches consultation on adopting an ICH guideline

The MHRA has launched a consultation on adopting an International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guideline. It aims to gather views on incorporating the guideline into domestic regulatory frameworks to ensure consistency with international standards for pharmaceutical development and safety. The consultation seeks input from stakeholders on practical implementation, compliance requirements and any potential impacts on industry and public health.

DSIT unveils major funding boost for innovative life sciences projects

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), working with the Department of Health and Social Care, the Department for Business and Trade, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency and the Government Office for Science, has announced a significant funding package to support a series of pioneering life sciences initiatives. The projects — including Biocat Copilot, Environmental Peptide Production, EcoCAR, InSPIREmed, Project Alpha, Circularity and Sustainability in Volatile Anaesthetics, and A Sustainable Future Factory — will receive joint backing from government and industry partners.

Commission publishes Digital Omnibus as part of Digital Package

The European Commission has proposed a new Digital Package aimed at simplifying EU technology and data rules and boosting business efficiency across Member States. The Digital Package includes a Digital Omnibus to streamline legislation on artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and data. The proposal for a Digital Omnibus includes:

DHSC revamps NHS IP guidance to accelerate innovation

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England have published revised intellectual property (IP) guidance for the NHS to streamline processes and encourage innovation. The updated guidance replaces the 2002 framework and sets out clearer provisions on IP management, ownership, and collaboration between the NHS, industry, and academia. It places greater emphasis on the use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to accelerate the development and adoption of new treatments.

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