The European Commission has today formally received the evidence review report and opinion of the Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM) on One Health governance in the EU. The opinion sets out a series of policy recommendations on how the One Health approach could be managed and governed in the EU. The ‘One Health’ approach recognises the inherent connection between human, animal…
Ben KempNovember 25, 2024
MedTech Europe update on the French Packaging labelling requirements under the implementation of the Packaging Labelling Directive. It’s hoped that a harmonised approach can be taken under the replacement Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. In addition DEFRA have postponed UK packaging labelling requirements pending the publication of EU implementing legislation to address packaging labelling under the new PPWR. In its…
Ben KempNovember 25, 2024
From the ACTION Innovation Network: Join us for the first in a series of online Winter Roundtables, Servicing #Labs and #Recycling Models for #Medical #Plastics, to be held on 12/10 from 10:30am-12:00 pm. These roundtables will lead up to our second edition of the #Medtech #Sustainability Forum in the spring. Plastics are a major component in medical devices and used…
Ben KempNovember 14, 2024
From ECHA: We have contracted the Fraunhofer Institute to explore one potential alternative method to current aquatic toxicity testing of chemicals involving the use of fish. The project examines whether the Fish Embryo Toxicity (FET) test, one of the most popular alternatives to acute toxicity testing, could be considered as a valid alternative to chronic fish toxicity testing when enhanced…
Ben KempNovember 14, 2024
Recently elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled a new climate target today, committing to cut UK greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 81% by 2035, on a 1990 basis. The new target, announced at the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, raises the UK’s climate ambition from the 78% target set under Prime Minister Boris Johnson in 2021. Read more here.
Ben KempNovember 14, 2024
Workers at laboratories are being put at risk of infection because of missing information on specimen request forms If specimen request forms do not provide sufficient clinical information, then laboratory staff cannot identify the appropriate safety measures they need to apply to control exposure and possible infection. For example, specimens considered likely to contain Hazard Group 3 pathogens requiring propagation…
Ben KempNovember 14, 2024
Imports, exports and EU trade of animals and animal products: topical issues Page summary: Current issues relating to imports and exports of animals and animal products. Change made: Information about lumpy skin disease in Europe has been removed because there are no restrictions in force. Time updated: 6:12pm, 6 November 2024 Government and business leaders come together to accelerate climate…
Ben KempNovember 14, 2024