Council of the European Union adopted on a Recommendation on a common framework for the use and validation of rapid antigen tests and the mutual recognition of COVID-19 test results in the EU
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New marking specifications for single-use plastic products -impact on cosmetic industry-
The impact of The Single-Use Plastic Directive (EU) 2019/904 on the cosmetic industry. Learn more about it in this article.

Regulating Toxic Chemicals: Safer Tattooing Inks and Permanent Makeup for a Safer EU Market
In order to protect the EU citizens’ health and to create a safer Internal Market, the Commission adopted new restrictions under the EU legislation governing chemicals.

How MDR regulates software?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used more and more in healthcare. Read our article to learn more about the challenges that manufacturers have to deal

Leave-on hydroalcoholic hand gels: which claims are not authorized?
A guide for product claims for leave-on hydroalcoholic hand gels in the COVID-19 pandemic was published, find the specifications here!

EU Court rules on Cosmetics Labelling and importance of Product’s Function and Label Translation
The CJEU delivered a preliminary ruling on the interpretation of the requirements applicable to the labelling of cosmetic products. Find out all the details here!

Alternatives to animal testing: the ways forward
The EPPA’s projects aim to ease the dissemination of the information and scientific evidence about the alternatives to animal testing, and to enhance cooperation among the experts, decision-makers and business owners.

IVDR: MDCG Guidance on classification of in vitro diagnostic devices & proposed symbols for specific IVDs
Guidance on Classification Rule for in vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices aims to uniformly apply the classification rules stated in the new regulatory framework

Surgical masks: Belgium lifts exceptional measures
From February 1, 2021, it will be no longer possible to place surgical masks on the Belgian market demonstrating minimum quality following the ATP nor alternative

Sustainable products, environmental labels, ‘’right to repair’’?
European Commission’s European Green Deal aims at transforming production and consumption of products on the EU market, in order for them to become more durable, resilient and eco-friendly.