The Belgian Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products has decided to sell the Covid self-test free of charge in Belgium. More information can be found here.
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Final Opinion from SCHEER on breast Implants and ALCL Connection.
SCHEER published its final conclusion regarding the connection between breast implants' safety and ALCL. Find out all the details here!
The European privacy family & UK
The European Commission published two draft adequacy decisions for the UK in relation on personal data protection. Check out the article for in-depth information!
Guidelines to support Notified Bodies in charge of radio equipment compliance: Smartphones
In the absence of harmonized standards NBs need to assess the compliance of mobile devices via conformity assessment procedures. Read the EC's Guidelines here!
Beauty Independent Roundtable on EU & UK Cosmetics Compliance – a Great Success!
Obelis group, in collaboration with Beauty Independent, produced a roundtable on the cosmetics compliance requirements to access the EU & the UK markets.
Sale of counterfeit goods on the Internet: Measures supported by the industry
The online market for counterfeit products has expanded over the last two decades, endangering the interests of several stakeholders. Read about it here.
European Commission proposes new classification and labelling of chemicals under CLP
Classification and labelling of substances and mixtures is covered by the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation ((EC) No 1272/2008). Find out more about it here.
The New Machinery Regulation Proposal: Enhanced Safety through a Simpler Framework
The Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC is a key piece of EU legislation that follows the ‘New approach‘ principles. Read about the new proposal to update this legislation.
Fighting a threat to public security: Regulation on marketing and use of explosives precursors
Regulation (EU) 2019/1148 on the marketing and use of explosives precursors entered into force on February 1, 2021, amending Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 and repealing Regulation (EU) No. 98/2013.
Webinar: EU Perspective on Medical Devices in 2021
Find out more information on the new requirements by MDR and BREXIT