Europe adopts new measures to respond to COVID-19 outbreak, including measures to speed up MD & IVD device EU market introduction and free info on EU standards.
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Not all CBD extracts should automatically go through a novel food application
Cannabidiol (CBD) has been capturing more and more the attention of manufacturers and consumers in many different consumer products, particularly in food supplements in view of its multiple and alleged beneficial properties for human health. CBD is a non-psychoactive compound and one of the many cannabinoids contained in Cannabis.
Type-approval for vehicles: Revised General Safety Regulation enters into force
As of July 2022, the new rules require all vehicle models introduced on the European market to be equipped with advanced safety features.
New EU Regulation on Market Surveillance and Compliance of Products
The new Regulation sets out an obligation for economic operators to cooperate with the market surveillance authorities and establishes a framework for the control of products entering the Union market.
Motor vehicles on the EU market: New Regulation to become applicable in September 2020
Find out more about the technical requirements and approval process for motor vehicles under EU regulation 2018/46/EC entering effect in September 2020.
Cosmetic products and cannabis under the EC Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
Guidelines for the use and inclusion of cannabis and cannabidiol products within cosmetics on the EU market under EC regulation 1223/2009.
MHRA Guidance on Assistive Technology: medical device or not?
Products that assist and support individuals with disabilities, restricted mobility or other conditions to perform functions that would be difficult to perform without such products are known as ‘Assistive Technology’.Classifying these products is not an easy task as they might be a medical device or an ‘aid for daily living’. Read more about it.
Consequences of Non-Compliance
Full adherence to all compliance-related matters is a hugely important part of introducing a product to the European Market – or indeed maintaining its position there. Each category of CE Marking certifiable product has its own set of regulations or directives, from medical devices to personal protective equipment to toys, and electromagnetic devices to construction products and motor vehicles.
PPE Regulation 2016/425 – end of transition period
As of April 1st, 2019, the transition period for personal protective equipment on the EU market under PPE Regulation 2016/425 has ended.
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