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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!
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!
«A new industrial strategy for Europe» an update
The Industrial Forum was created in 2021 to assist the Commission in implementing the 2020 «new industrial strategy for Europe». On the 2nd of December 2021, the Forum’s third meeting took place! Read the full article to discover the latest update about it.
Safety of Cobalt in Toys in the EU Regulatory Framework
The Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC prohibits using substances in toys if those substances are classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic for reproduction (CMR).Cobalt has been classified as carcinogenic category 1B, mutagenic category 2, and toxic for reproduction category 1B.Read the full article to know all the details!
New cybersecurity obligations under Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
On October 29, 2021, the European Commission adopted a delegated act to the Radio Equipment Directive aiming at scaling up the cybersecurity of wireless devices and products for the benefit of consumers. Want to know more? Visit our page!