The CND classifies medical devices in three different levels – Category (first level), Group (second level) and Type (third level) – following an alphanumeric structure.
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New amendments brought by Regulation 2019/1966 on CMR Omnibus
Read more about the New amendments brought by Regulation 2019/1966 on CMR Omnibus
New Year, New CPNP Update
The Cosmetic Products Notification Portal (CPNP) is an online system created by the European Commission. Read more about it.
Brexit – Last update
Brexit officially enters into effect on January 31 2020. Find out what implications it has for your products and practices as Britain leaves the European Union.
Have your say: Labelling fragrance allergens
Have your voice heard by the EU Commission. How to provide feedback on fragrance ingredients for cosmetics products on the EU market.
EDPS Opinion on clinical research and data protection
Read more about the opinion of the European Data Protection Supervisor holds for the implications of GDPR on clinical research conducted within the EU.
Spanish Agency on labelling medical devices in case of Brexit
Advice and guidance from the Spanish regulatory experts on how to handle medical device labelling under Brexit. Assigning an EAR, notification, and more.
SCCS – Guidance on the safety assessment of nanomaterials in cosmetics
Understanding the safety assessment process and common concerns for nanomaterials within cosmetics products on the European market.
The European Commission has published a FAQ document on UDI
Throughout the many changes the EU Medical Device Regulations 2017/745 and 2017/746 will bring, one equally important is the introduction of a device traceability system based on Unique Device Identification, most commonly mentioned as UDI, within the healthcare supply chain. Read more about it here.
Silicones on the spot – again
Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) and Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4), two of the most common silicones used in cosmetic products, were recently restricted for use in the European Union.