Category: Policy
The EU delays application of its new medical devices regime
Sarah-Jane Dobson and Ross Lennox
The EU has decided to postpone application of its new medical regime by one year. Although COVID-19 is cited as the reason, the delay is no doubt welcomed by an industry that has lobbied for postponement of the regime for some time because of perceived issues with its implementation.
RED Talk: EU consulting on proposed laws to deal with software that alters the safety or compliance of connected devices
Tracey Bischofberger and Alicia Johnson-Cole
The European Commission is holding a targeted consultation on proposed new laws to deal with software that alters the safety or compliance of connected devices. The consultation closes on 22 May 2020.
Green is for go: European Commission presents its action plan for the single market
Edward Turtle and Carol Holley
The action plan sets out proposals for better implementation and enforcement of single market rules.
Unprecedented and under pressure? How international product regulators are responding to COVID-19
Claire Temple, Rod Freeman, Matt Howsare and Olivia Flasch
In such unprecedented times, international product regulators are finding themselves under increasing pressure and seem to be reacting with a previously unseen level of agility and flexibility. We look at what is happening, globally. Is it business as usual? What are we seeing them focus on? And what does this mean for the future of products regulations?
2020 ICPHSO Annual Meeting and Training Symposium: key highlights
Jamie Humphreys and Carol Holley
Product safety professionals from around the globe attended the ICPHSO Anunal Symposium in Orlando. We are pleased to bring you some of the highlights coming out of the many interesting sessions.
The Circle of (Product) Life – EU Commission adopts new Circular Economy Action Plan
Tracey Bischofberger and Olivia Flasch
The European Commission adopted a new Circular Economy Action Plan that will have wide-ranging implications on how products are designed, marketed and used in the EU.
