EU Medical Devices – Updated Schedule for 2025 MDCG and Subgroup Meetings The European Commission has published an updated version of planned meeting dates of the MDCG and subgroups for 2025. EU Medical Devices – Updated Schedule for 2025 MDCG and Subgroup Meetings
FSA Consultation – Proposed BPA Ban, Alignment With the EU The FSA has launched a public consultation seeking stakeholders’ views on their proposal to implement a ban on the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols in food contact materials (FCMs). The consultation will close on 24 December 2025. FSA Consultation – Proposed BPA Ban, Alignment With the EU
51st Notified Body Designated Under the EU MDR Slovenia-based Notified Body ‘NOTICE, storitve ugotavljanja skladnosti, d.o.o.’ has been notified as the 51st Notified Body under the EU MDR. 51st Notified Body Designated Under the EU MDR
AESGP Webinar – Evaluating Credibility in Digital Campaigns AESGP is hosting a webinar on “Evaluating credibility in digital campaigns: a practical guide and example with Influencer Monitor" on 24 November. AESGP Webinar – Evaluating Credibility in Digital Campaigns
Mandatory Use of New GB Schemas From 16 October 2025, all medical device manufacturers must use the new Great Britain data schemas when reporting safety incidents to the MHRA. Mandatory Use of New GB Schemas
MedTech Europe Position Paper on eIFU for Certain Medical Devices Intended for Lay Users Published MedTech Europe has published a position paper outlining calls to expand electronic Instructions for Use (eIFU) to certain lay-use devices, building on recent regulatory updates and supporting the EU’s Green Deal goals. MedTech Europe Position Paper on eIFU for Certain Medical Devices Intended for Lay Users Published
Get the most out of your PAGB membership – join our next session! Join PAGB's upcoming Making the most of your membership session on 15 October to get an overview of our services, support and how best to access each service. Get the most out of your PAGB membership – join our next session!
MHRA & Department for Education Embed Medicine Safety Into School Curriculum The importance of medicine safety and how to report side effects of medicines via the Yellow Card scheme is now part of the statutory guidance for schools in England. MHRA & Department for Education Embed Medicine Safety Into School Curriculum
MHRA Blog – Looking to Our Future: Reflections on the Strategic Choices Ahead for the MHRA MHRA is publishing a series of blogs on the challenges and opportunities ahead. In the first instalment, Chief Executive Lawrence Tallon reflects on the changing healthcare landscape, the regulator’s role, and the priorities shaping the agency’s future direction. MHRA Blog – Looking to Our Future: Reflections on the Strategic Choices Ahead for the MHRA
MHRA MedTech Blog Post – September MHRA has published the September edition of the MedTech blog. In this post MHRA Head of Diagnostics and General Medical Devices, Joseph Burt, shares updates on key initiatives advancing medical device and IVD regulation in the UK. MHRA MedTech Blog Post – September
European Commission Launches Call for Evidence to Streamline Device Regulations The European Commission has opened a call for evidence (until 6 October 2025) on its initiative to simplify EU rules for medical devices and IVDs, aiming to streamline the framework, cut costs, and remain proportionate while safeguarding health and safety. European Commission Launches Call for Evidence to Streamline Device Regulations
DHSC Public Appointments The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published information about non-executive appointments to DHSC's public bodies and committees in September 2025. DHSC Public Appointments
