Category European Commission

Commission adopts proposal allowing more time to certify medical devices to mitigate risks of shortages

On 6 January 2023,  the European Commission adopted a proposal allowing more time to certify medical devices to mitigate the risk of shortages. The proposal: Further details are provided below. What does the length of the proposed extension period depend…

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Updates to the EU Compilation of Union Procedures on Inspections and Exchange of Information -relevant for holders of GMP and GDP authorisations

Updates to the EU Compilation of Union Procedures on Inspections and Exchange of Information, were adopted in September 2021 with a period of 9 months (following publication) before coming into force i.e. June 2022. The changes are relevant for holders of GMP…

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Notice to Stakeholders: Status of the EU-Switzerland Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for in vitro diagnostic medical devices

On 24 May 2022, the European Commission published a notice to stakeholders on the status of the EU-Switzerland mutual recognition agreement (MRA) for IVDs. Accordingly, affected stakeholders (e.g. manufacturers, EU importers and distributors, authorised representatives) are required to act in accordance…

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