Category: Key Developments
European Commission proposes extension of the transition periods foreseen in the Medical Device Regulation
Read our update on the extension of the transition periods in the Medical Device Regulation
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
Radical Reform of EU Product Liability Laws: Long-awaited Proposals Published
Rod Freeman, Claire Temple, Ed Turtle and Tracey Bischofberger
European Commission publishes long-awaited proposals for reforming EU product liability rules
Latest on the S in ESG: EU proposes ban on products made with forced labour
Emma Bichet and Selma Abdel Qader
Productwise guides through the European Commission’s new initiative to ban the sales, imports and exports of goods made with forced labour.
New far-reaching ecodesign and energy labelling requirements for mobile phones and tablets – don’t miss your chance to provide feedback
Tracey Bischofberger , Emma Bichet and Selma Abdel Qader
The European Commission published two proposals seeking to introduce new ecodesign and energy labelling requirements for mobile phones and tablets. Feedback can be submitted until 28 September 2022.
UK’s New Pro-Innovation Approach to Regulating AI
Chris Coulter, Jamie Humphreys and Alice Wong
UK publishes policy paper that sets out an ambitious ten-year plan to remain a global AI power
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.
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.