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Support Point-of-Care Scanning of UDI Data for Implantable Devices: new GS1 guidance
Standards development body GS1 issues implementation guidelines for point-of-care UDI data scanning support for implantable devices across Europe.
Opinion of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) – Revision of the Opinion on hydroxyapatite (nano) in cosmetic products
Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety have issued the scientific opinion that hydroxyapatite (nano) should not be used in cosmetic products on the EU market.
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ISO Standards on packaging for terminally-sterilized medical devices (2019 Update)
All you need to know about the 2019 update to ISO 11607-1 and its implications for terminally sterilized medical device packaging.
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) publishes opinion on highly refined mineral oils in cosmetics.
German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment deem highly refined mineral oils safe for use in cosmetics if in compliance with European cosmetics regulations.
Cosmetics Notification in the EU: A How-To Guide
Bringing a new cosmetic product to the European market can, in the minds of some, be a long and arduous process with many hurdles to leap over along the way. While, to ensure quality and safety standards are adhered to, there are certainly factors each manufacturer must comply with, being put off or intimidated by the whole process is simply unnecessary. In this blog, we will try to put some worries to rest on the issue of notification and the European market.
K-REACH Pre-registration Started from 1st January 2019!
Amendments to the Korea Reach act will have implications for chemicals being imported and exported to Korea. It enters effect on January 1st 2019.
Canadian medical device legislation develops in the same direction as EU MDR
Canada adopts risk-based approach to medical device legislation to increase safety and effectiveness. This is in keeping with new EU medical device regulation.
Is the new classification of salicylic acid impactful on cosmetic products?
Everything you need to know about the use of salicylic acid in cosmetics on the EU market, from labelling and concentration to compliance and more.