Noticias y novedades

Switzerland is preparing to introduce a more flexible regulatory framework to strengthen the supply of medical devices in its market. The Federal Council intends to establish a legal basis for granting market access, under justified conditions, to devices that do [...]

A new designation strengthening EU capacity for IVDR conformity assessments On April 23, 2025, the European Commission officially designated SGS Belgium NV as a Notified Body (NB 1639) under Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDR). This [...]

Switzerland has its own legal framework for cosmetic products, which includes clear rules about the substances that can or cannot be used. The Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (BLV) provides a publicly available overview of regulated cosmetic substances, based [...]

Much has already been said about the importance of UDI-DI implementation and IVDR-compliant QMS. But if you manufacture Class D devices or devices certified under the IVDD, there's another critical step you cannot afford to miss. Submitting a formal application [...]

With the entry into force of the Regulation (EU) 2017/746 (IVDR), manufacturers of in vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical devices face a series of new regulatory obligations. Among these, a key requirement is the implementation of a Quality Management System (QMS) [...]

An important deadline is coming up under the EU Medical Devices Regulations (MDR and IVDR), and it’s all about your product labels. From this date, manufacturers will be required to place the UDI (Unique Device Identification) carrier on: 🔹 All [...]

Understanding the Clinical Evaluation Report (CER) When it comes to medical devices, proving clinical safety and performance is not just good practice, it’s a regulatory requirement. The Clinical Evaluation Report (CER) is the document that systematically collects and evaluates all [...]

India has introduced a new step toward regulatory efficiency in the MedTech sector. Yet something has shifted for medical device manufacturers in India: the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has launched an automated certification process. There was no official [...]

In recent years, the clinical research landscape in the United Kingdom has undergone a remarkable transformation. According to a recent analysis by the MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency), clinical trial applications increased by 20% between 2018 and [...]