Two producers of Covid-19 tests in Britain say they have pulled some of their tests from the market after a new review system came into force, which has not yet granted approval for their previously accepted products.

Avacta said under the new system suppliers of Covid-19 tests had to submit information regarding their products for desktop review if they wished to remain on sale in Britain. It said it had submitted its information ahead of the September 1 deadline and was still waiting for a response.

As a result it has suspended further sales of its AffiDX SARS-CoV-2 Lateral Flow Rapid Antigen Test in the UK.

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