New European Manual on Borderline Classification for medical devices and IVDs
Jessica Koffel and Alexander Wenzel
Read our short overview of the New European Manual on Borderline Classification for medical devices and IVDs
New EU liability rules proposed for artificial intelligence
Rod Freeman, Claire Temple, Jamie Humphreys and Tracey Bischofberger
European Commission publishes new liability rules to simplify claims for damage caused by AI-systems
Productwise Bitesize: The Construction Products Regulation
Jamie Humphreys and Julia Maskell
Productwise Bitesize brings you a short introduction to the Construction Products Regulation (CPR), which sets out the requirements for construction products in the EU.
Microplastics, big impact: New EU proposal to restrict microplastics
Selma Abdel-Qader and Emma Bichet
On 30 August 2022, the European Commission published its long-awaited proposal to restrict the placing on the market of microplastics, including where they are added to certain products. The restriction will be adopted under the REACH Regulation, which establishes the EU chemicals framework.
European Commission proposes to up-classify certain beauty equipment falling within EU Medical Devices Regulation
Elizabeth Anne Wright , Emma Bichet and Alexander Wenzel
Read our summary on the proposed up-classification of certain products falling within EU Medical Devices Regulation.
Productwise Bitesize: In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation
Alexander Wenzel and Jessica Koffel
Productwise Bitesize brings you a short introduction to the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation. Since 26 May 2022, this regulation has been applicable to IVDs, and their manufacturers, importers, distributors and online sales at a distance.
Productwise Bitesize: Low Voltage Directive
Jamie Humphreys and Harriet Jones
Productwise Bitesize brings you a short introduction to the Low Voltage Directive, a key piece of EU legislation setting out health and safety standards for electrical equipment.
Rapid-Fire Update on International Developments in Products Law: Webinar Recording
Access a recording of the Cooley team’s rapid-fire overview of important changes in EU and US products law.
WEBCAST: Rapid-Fire Update on International Developments in Products Law
Tune in for a 30-minute rapid-fire webinar on recent developments in product regulation and product liability in the EU and US.
UK Government Announces Extension to Key UKCA Grace Periods
The UK government has announced it intends to extend the key UKCA and GB importer labelling grace periods, to assist businesses in complying with the post-brexit requirements for products sold in Great Britain.