Category European Union

Supplementary Protection Certificate (SPC) manufacturing waiver becomes operational in the EU

Last updated: 23 January 2024 See updates at the end of the post. On 1 July 2022, the transitional period for the application of the Supplementary Protection Certificate (SPC) manufacturing waiver ended. The SPC manufacturing waiver became operational from 2…

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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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Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) updates -October to December 2022

Guidance No About the guidance MDCG 2022-4 rev.1 Guidance on appropriate surveillance regarding the transitional provisions under Article 120 of the MDR with regard to devices covered by certificates according to the MDD or the AIMDD, Revision 1 – December…

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