ANSES brings off an unprecedented assessment of the types and composition of tobacco and vaping products sold on the French market under the new European regulatory framework.
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EU Chemicals Strategy: road to a toxic-free environment
The EU Chemical Strategy for Sustainability aims to build a zero-pollution environment in line with Europe’s new agreement towards a toxic-free Union: The Green Deal.
Surveillance activities of medical devices in Italy: First report of the Competent Authority released!
The Italian Ministry of Health published first report on the surveillance activity it carries out on medical devices to ensure only safe and effective devices are circulating on the national territory.
CBD acceptability in the EU after the latest ECJ judgement
The Kanavape Case (C-663/18) judgment provides some much-needed clarity over the status of CBD in the EU and whether it should be classified as a narcotic substance.
EC publishes preliminary opinion on electronic cigarettes
Electronic cigarettes and any e-liquid containing nicotine are subject to the discipline set out by the Tobacco Products Directive 2014/40/EU (TPD).
New Motor Vehicle Regulation 2018/858 – Fully applicable from September 1, 2020
European Motor Vehicle Regulation 2018/858 entered full effect in September 2020. Talk to our EU regulatory experts about your vehicle or product's compliance.
Guidance: Regulating medical devices from 1st January 2021 in Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the EU
The MHRA has released its latest guidelines for medical device requirements for products in Great Britain, Northern Ireland, and Europe from January 1st 2021.
Regulatory requirements for medical face masks – European Commission Guidance
The European Commission has issued market and compliance guidance on regulatory requirements for manufacturers of medical face masks.
National MDR implementation – Germany’s establishment of NAKI
Germany established NAKI, the National Working Group for the Implementation of the new EU Regulations on MDR IVDR. Read all the details in this article!
The upload of software into radio equipment – Commission’s Clarifications
All radio equipment, including its embedded software, must comply with the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU (RED). Find out all the details here!