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Marine Equipment Directive: Market Surveillance discussions
In November 2021, ADCO MED published an information document on Directive 2019/90/EU. The document collects answers on various topics discussed by the Member States market surveillance authorities and the European Commission. We summarize it in this article!
IVDR: What are EU Reference Laboratories (EURLs)?
With the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR), the IVD sector in the European Union is about to experience significant changes. From a new classification system to stricter assessment procedures and market surveillance. Read the full article to discover all the details!
IVDR: Clinical Evidence Requirements for Manufacturers
Article 56 (1) of the Regulation on in vitro diagnostic medical devices states that manufacturers must specify and justify the level of clinical evidence in view of the characteristics of the device and its intended purpose. Read all the details!
Toy Safety Directive: an explanatory guidance document revised
The European Commission updated the explanatory guidance document for the Toy Safety Directive (TSD) on 16th of December 2021. One of the most significant changes concerns instructions and safety information on the website, language requirements and second-hand toys. Read the full article for all the details!
The majority of inspected products sold online breach EU chemicals laws
The ECHA’s Enforcement Forum has found that most inspected products sold online breached at least one requirement in EU chemicals law. Read the full article to know all the details!
How are Deoxyarbutin and Dihydroxyacetone regulated in the EU Cosmetics Regulation?
According to Regulation (EU) 2021/1099 dated July 5, 2021, Deoxyarbutin has been added to the list of substances prohibited for use in cosmetics. At the same time, some restrictions have been imposed on the use of Dihydroxyacetone. Read our article to know more details!
FLASH WEBINARS ON EU REGULATIONS: 3 Steps to register your cosmetic products in the EU
In this webinar, we will go through the requirements to comply with the European Cosmetics…
HPRA 2020 Annual Report
Each year, Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) publishes the annual report outlining its activities in the area of public and animals’ health. The Irish agency’s new report was published on November 20, 2021, and summarises last year’s programs development to regulate health products and the safety of cosmetics. Read the full article to know more!
Webinar: new EU requirements on labels for cosmetics with a special focus on environmental aspects
Find out more information on the new EU requirements on labels for cosmetics with a special focus on environmental aspects