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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

Self-Testing - following the ITV Tonight programme on self-testing (8pm, Friday 10th October) BIVDA would like to clarify that approx. 95% of the stated £100 million sales are for pregnancy tests. 
Anyone who wishes to self-test should consider what they will do with the results and bear in mind that the packaging of the products should have a CE mark to show they comply with UK law regulating these products. The instructions for use should also be followed carefully. 
For many tests it is not technically possible to make a simple home test so for any concerns especially about serious conditions including infectious disease, cancer and diabetes please discuss your fears with a medical professional.

MEDICA 19-22 November 2008, Dusseldorf, Germany. www.medica.de
Details of the BIVDA package (exhibition passes etc) for members visiting Medica are available from Asya. This gives you privileged exhibitor entry, plus other benefits, including the possibility of using the new BIVDA on-stand meeting space
Support is available for UK companies at MEDICA from UK Trade & Investment  
UKTI Website. Support includes press releases for any eye-catching and innovative new products; promotional postcards; the Rough Guide to Medica – a comprehensive information guide. UK companies exhibiting will be profiled in the UKTI catalogue see: UK Lifescience website


 Links

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

AssayFinder

EDMA

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 Latest News

Visit BIVDA at Medica (19-22 November) in Hall 1 (F06)

National Pathology Week
 
took place from 3–9 November 2008 and was the initiative of the Royal College of Pathologists aiming to highlight pathology’s impact on the health of the population. For more information on the events that took place see http://nationalpathologyweek.org/

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.
          


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