As of May 1, 2021, notification of the insertion and removal of implantable devices will become mandatory in Belgium for stents, mechanical cardiac and ophthalmological implants, and some other implants
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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).
General Data Protection – Compliance Process
Expert guidance on the compliance process for the processing of personal data in the European Union according to the GDPR Regulation. Learn more here.
Brexit, what about UK-EU Trade?
The UK tax authority HMRC sent to businesses in GB a letter on how to prepare for new processes for moving goods between UK and EU from 01/01/21. Read more here!
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.
Radio Equipment Directive – Obligations associated with the placing on the market
All the information you need on how to bring a product to market under EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53. CE marking, documentation, compliance and more.
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.