Freedom of Information request on correspondence within the MHRA regarding the regulation of COVID-19 testing labs in relation to Randox since January 2020 (FOI 21/1204)
Published 31 May 2022
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FOI 21/1204
8th December 2021
Dear
Thank you for your information request, dated 09 November 2021 where you asked for “Copies of any correspondence, including emails and letters, received by any officials in the MHRA team responsible for the regulation of Covid testing labs from Owen Paterson MP in relation to the firm Randox since January 2020.”
I can confirm that we do not hold the information that you have requested.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency regulates medicines, medical devices and blood components for transfusion in the UK. The regulation of COVID testing laboratories does not fall within our remit.
UKAS is the National Accreditation Body for the United Kingdom. They are appointed by government, to assess and accredit organisations that provide services including certification, testing, inspection and calibration. Amongst other services, UKAS provides accreditation services for laboratories engaged in COVID testing services. More information can be found here: Accreditation for COVID-19 Testing - UKAS
If you have any queries, please reply to this email.
Yours sincerely,
MHRA Customer Service Centre