8 July 2024 | Giuliana Miglierini
Results from a study commissioned by the European Commission show that just around a third of interested countries are applying national rules or Common Specifications in order to reprocess and reuse single-use medical devices. The survey run in 2023 involved manufacturers, notified bodies, health authorities and competent authorities. Results are available on an online dashboard.

8 April 2024 | Giuliana Miglierini
The process that will lead to the implementation of the new unitary supplementary protection certificates has made a step forward, with the adoption of the position of the European parliament. The final text still has to pass the evaluation of the Council and the EU Commission. We summarise the main amendments approved by the Parliament.