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Welcome to BIVDA - The British In Vitro Diagnostics Association

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The British In Vitro Diagnostics Association (BIVDA) is the national trade association for companies with major involvement and interest in the in vitro diagnostics (IVD) industry. BIVDA represents both manufacturers and distributors who are active in the UK. It is not just an association of UK diagnostic companies, all IVD companies, irrespective of their national origin, are eligible to become members of BIVDA. As well as providing a range of support services for its members, BIVDA pursues a strategy of raising the awareness of the clinical and cost utility of diagnostics in the provision of effective healthcare in the UK.  

BIVDA Code of Conduct provides guidance for members on their interactions with 'healthcare professionals'

BIVDA have produced a brief guidance document on the regulations governing the sale of in vitro diagnostic tests in the UK. Click here for a copy of guidance. For more information on regulatory matters members can access the Regulatory Area of this website through the Members Only section or contact the BIVDA offices. 

BIVDA Ltd is registered in England, with Company Number 2687137, Registered Office is 1,Queen Anne's Gate, London SW1H 9BT. VAT Number 563105858

  

 Latest Sector News

CPV codes for Contracting Authorities - In order to assist Contracting Authorities in their obligation to ensure OJEU notices are properly coded; BIVDA has produced guidance on appropriate CPV codes for use with notices concerned with in vitro diagnostics. See News/Latest News Section

Life science industry welcomes announcement of £150 million cornerstone investment see joint press release

Next Stage Review see new NHS website for information on the implimentation of NSR

BIVDA welcomes support for life sciences technology in the Budget - see press release

Office of Life Sciences (OLS) for details of BIVDAs involvement see Members Only section

To see which new NICE Guidance was released this month visit NICE website for further information 

The NHS Handbook 2009/2010 is an invaluable reference tool for anyone working within, alongside or in conjunction with the NHS. With new sections added to respond to the latest priorities in the health service including: NHS Next Stage Review, NHS Constitution and Restructuring in NHS Wales and Northern Ireland.

NHS Evidence. A new IT system (NHS Evidence) to improve access to information and providing clarity on what ‘good’ looks like, hosted by NICE see website.


 Links

For information on laboratory medicine and diagnostic tests see the following: 

AssayFinder

EDMA

BIVDA is not responsible for the content of external internet/web sites


 Events

UKTI and BIVDA collaborate at AACC in Chicago - booth number 3828 - for further details email UK@AACC - UKTI can offer assistance to companies looking to attend AACC and/or enter the US market - Networking Reception at the Consulate in Chicago on 20 July - contact Doris-Ann for further details

Latest edition of BIVDA's Parliamentary Newsletter - Diagnostics in Healthcare - focusing on Cancer available DIH 22

MEDICA - Dusseldorf 18th-21st Nov 2009 - interested members should contact Kirsty at Gambica without delay.

BIVDA lists events for information only and accepts no responsibilty for any event except for those specifically organised by BIVDA


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