National trade body the British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) has produced guidance on the correct process to select authorised, licensed medical gas cylinder suppliers. The BCGA’s specialist subcommittee for medical gases, TSC7, has drawn up the information to support a recall from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), over falsified medical oxygen. Available […]
Security of facilities where medical gases may be present.2023 Provides advice on the management of security at facilities where a medical gas may be present. It is intended for those in management control of such facilities. BCGA TIS50 Security of facilities where medical gases may be present can be downloaded free of charge from the publications area […]
Medical gases. Selecting a medical gas cylinder supplier. 2023 Gases for medicinal use must comply with medical Regulations. Their manufacture and supply is regulated and only Gas Suppliers who have the appropriate authorisations can manufacture and then supply medicinal gases in cylinders. This Leaflet sets out the basic steps to be followed to check you […]
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has today announced an indefinite extension to the use of European CE marking, applying to 18 regulations owned by DBT https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-government-announces-extension-of-ce-mark-recognition-for-businesses This will include for (static) pressure equipment. DBT provide guidance on the use of UKCA marking at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-the-ukca-marking. BCGA is working with other Trade Associations, such as […]
Medical gases. Data integrity. Revision 1: 2023 Data integrity is fundamental in a pharmaceutical quality system. This document provides guidance on compliance with the data integrity requirements for batch documentation relating to medicinal gases. The publication of this revision of BCGA GN 37 supersedes BCGA TIS 42. BCGA TIS 42 is withdrawn. BCGA GN37 Medical […]
BCGA have been invited to present at a seminar on 31 October & 1 November 2023organised by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). www.imeche.org The Lifecycle of Pressure Systems 202331 October – 1 November 2023, London The IMechE is delighted to invite BCGA members and their colleagues to the upcoming Lifecycle ofPressure Systems 2023 conference, […]
Gas safety. Information, Instruction and Training. Revision 2: 2023 Provides information on the topics which should be covered when considering gas safety training in the workplace. It is primarily for management and supervisors of personnel who either store, handle, use or transport gas cylinders and cryogenic gases. BCGA GN23 Gas safety. Information, Instruction and Training. […]
Cryogenic tanks: User responsibilities An information leaflet which reminds users and owners of liquid gas storage tanks of their legal duties and responsibilities to ensure the equipment is installed, maintained and operated safely. BCGA L12 Cryogenic tanks: User responsibilities. Revision 2: 2023 can be downloaded free of charge from the publications area of the website. 19 July […]
