UK Supreme Court rules on whether a product is defective
Edward Turtle, Tracey Bischofberger and Jack Eastwood
Productwise brings you key takeaways from UK Supreme Court case Hastings v Finsbury Orthopaedics
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.
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.
Productwise Bitesize: Medical Devices Regulation
Cooley’s Productwise Bitesize brings you a short overview of the EU Medical Devices Regulation. What is it called? The Medical Devices Regulation (MDR Regulation (EU) 2017/745) governs the placing on the market in the European Economic Area (EEA) of medical devices and its accessories as well as clinical investigations taking […]