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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

 2nd Carter Review Report published! BIVDA published a press release in response to the Report of the Second Phase of the Review of NHS Pathology Services in England. We felt the response from Health Minister, the Rt.Hon. Dawn Primarolo  summed up the views of industry regarding diagnostics perfectly, that "Pathology services lie at the heart  of healthcare and the modern NHS. The vast majority of patients will have pathology tests carried out for diagnosis and many will also have  pathology tests on a regular basis to monitor their treatment and care. A key issue for the future is the role pathology can play to support personalised care and enable patients to self-manage effectively." BIVDA would hope to see any savings generated re-invested in delivering pathology services, especially in increasing access to new technology and new routes of service delivery.  

MHRA Review The MHRA has responsibility for the regulation of medicines across the UK and is the Competent Authority for the UK in regulating medical devices.The Department of Health is to undertake a review of the MHRA and an essential part of this review is to take account of the views of the Agency’s stakeholders. Comments from industry are invited, please submit these to Adrian Sieff at MHRA Review or 07789 653 446. A copy of the Terms of Reference will be circulated to all regulatory affairs working party contacts and is available to any member on request. 

Ethical Procurement for Health - a consultation was launched this month on the first first UK ethical procurement guidance see PaSA webpage

Employment Matters The Department for Business’ (BERR) Employing People Campaign aims to help businesses better understand employment law. The busines link website has a range of employment tools covering issues such as pay, working time regulations and pensions.

'Put People Power Into Action to Improve NHS' patients are being urged to put people power into action by rating the service they recieve in hospitals using a new tool on the NHS Choices Website

The OFT has published a quick guide for businesses on how to comply with competition and consumer laws see website for a copy of 27 page document. 

Modernising Healthcare Science Careers in the NHS a consultation was launched at end of November for more details see DH website

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

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

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 Latest News

MEDICA - this years show was as busy as usual and the organisers reported over 137,000 visitors (40% from outside Germany). The BIVDA stand and meeting room were well used by members. 


MEDICA 2009 will run from 18-21 November.  Any members considering exhibiting should make thier decision early as space is at a premiun. For space in the UK group in Hall 1  email 

Over 50 BIVDA Members attended BIVDA's AGM which was held on 23rd October 2008. For details of the presentations given see Members Only section.
 

Understanding your BIOTECH Product - analytical and bio-analytical characterisation.
One day conference, 28th January 2009, London. For details see Events Listings or website

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

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