Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 October 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 28 October 2022. It was answered by George Freeman (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 November 2022 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Medical Equipment: Regulation

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, with reference to his Department's Policy Paper entitled Life Sciences Vision, published in July 2021, what steps he is taking to support the medical technology sector through the regulatory system.

Answer: Since Life Sciences Vision publication, the Government has made some significant progress in improving standards for medical technologies (MedTech). The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has been actively engaging with industry to implement the future Medical Device Regulations. On 25 October, MHRA published an implementation plan to support the MedTech sector through the changes. The current standstill period will be extended by 12 months to July 2024. The final legislation will introduce transitional arrangements and be accompanied by guidance to support industry. MHRA is working towards designating more UK Approved Bodies.

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