UK Not Planning To Add to Regulatory Burden for Life Science Industry Post-Brexit
Executive Summary
The UK seemingly has no intention of imposing new regulatory requirements on life science companies after the country leaves the EU. That’s all well and good, but companies in the UK looking to continue doing business in the EU are worried they will face significant trade barriers post-Brexit. Everything will depend on the outcome of soon-to-start exit negotiations.
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