Statutory review of the Coronavirus Test Device Approvals (CTDA) process19 Jan 2023 17:20
Research and analysis - Statutory review of the Coronavirus Test Device Approvals (CTDA) process
Published 29 December 2022
Interesting (bedtime) reading for some.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-test-device-approvals-ctda-statutory-review-of-process/statutory-review-of-the-coronavirus-test-device-approvals-ctda-process
For those with an interest in CTDA process and the need for them in UK, EU, USA etc.
FWIW
"Current market
Testing has been an important tool in the response to COVID-19.
However, the public now has stronger protection against the virus through vaccinations, natural immunity, antivirals, and increased knowledge.
As a result, COVID-19 testing is likely to play a less important role moving forward, be it testing provided from the government or tests purchased privately.
Data on the number of reported COVID-19 virus tests suggests a decline in testing in the UK.
This is also reflected in the government’s commercial exercises, including the current dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for lateral flow device (LFD) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) kits.
DPS has some aspects similar to an electronic framework agreement, but where new suppliers can join at any time. It has been established to invite applications from potential providers of LFD and PCR test kits to maintain an ongoing supply for targeted testing after the end of universal free testing.
There has been a reduction in the number of CTDA applications, which suggests reduced demand and interest in the market. While this only shows the situation for government procured tests, it is likely indicative of the wider COVID-19 testing market. It has been difficult to accurately assess the number of SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic products on the UK market as there is no requirement for pre-market registration. However, trends in the number of applications to CTDA give some insight into the state of the market."