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News and guidance on EU and UK regulations for medical devices, IVDs and general products. The newest posts are shown first.

All updates · EU MDR & IVDR · EUDAMED · UK & MHRA · Standards · Product safety / GPSR · Software & data

PPWR now applies: what packaging manufacturers need in place

PPWR has applied since 12 August 2026. What packaging manufacturers need now, the medical device exemptions, and Northern Ireland and GB.

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Packaging / PPWRJonathan PhillipsOctober 16, 2026Comment
ISO 9001:2026: what changed?

ISO 9001:2026 replaces the 2015 edition and the 2024 climate amendment. What changed, what did not, and what an auditor will ask for.

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StandardsJonathan PhillipsOctober 1, 2026Comment
Connected medical devices and GDPR: where the health data goes

Notified bodies and data protection officers ask different questions of the same device. Where the health data sits, and what to do about it.

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Software & dataJonathan PhillipsSeptember 22, 2026Comment
EUDAMED becomes mandatory on 28 May 2026: what manufacturers need to do now

EUDAMED's first four modules become mandatory on 28 May 2026. What manufacturers, authorised representatives and importers must do now.

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EUDAMEDJonathan PhillipsMay 5, 2026UDAMED, EU MDR, IVDR, medical devices, regulatory compliance, Northern Ireland, Windsor Framework, Authorised Representative, PRRC, UK Responsible Person, EUDAMEDComment
ISO 20417:2026 What Medical Device Manufacturers Need to Know

The second edition of ISO 20417, published 17 March 2026, replaces the 2021 version. The labelling and information changes to plan for.

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StandardsJonathan PhillipsApril 16, 2026Comment
IVDR Class C Transition: Are You Ready for May 26, 2026?

Class C IVDs — companion diagnostics, cancer screening, genetic tests — face the May 2026 IVDR deadline. Are you ready?

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EU MDR & IVDRJonathan PhillipsJanuary 2, 2026Comment
EU Commission Proposal to Amend the Medical Device and IVD Regulations

The Commission's proposal COM(2025) 1023 to amend the MDR and IVDR: what it changes and what it means for manufacturers.

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EU MDR & IVDRJonathan PhillipsDecember 16, 2025Comment
Staying Ahead of Environmental Standards: Updates on ISO 14001

The amendment to EN ISO 14001:2015, due February 2025, brings climate change into environmental management systems.

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StandardsJonathan PhillipsFebruary 24, 2025#ISO14001, #Sustainability, #ESG, #EnvironmentalManagement, #EnvironmentalCompliance, #EMS (Environmental Management System), #ISO14001Certification, #EnvironmentalStandardsComment
Understanding the Scope of the EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR)

The GPSR looks past B2C versus B2B: consumer safety across the whole supply chain, whatever the product's first intended use.

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Product safety / GPSRJonathan PhillipsFebruary 20, 2025EU regulations, product safety, GPSR, business compliance, product regulations, supply chain safety, EU product requirements, professional products, consumer protectionComment
Proposed Changes to ISO 9001

The 2026 revision of ISO 9001 was expected to address modern business challenges. What was proposed.

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StandardsJonathan PhillipsJanuary 13, 2025Comment
New EU Extensions for Legacy IVDs: What Manufacturers Need to Know for Compliance

The EU has extended transition periods for legacy IVDs. The new dates, the conditions, and what to do to keep market access.

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EU MDR & IVDRJonathan PhillipsDecember 11, 2024Comment
MHRA Consultation on Medical Devices Regulations 2024: International Reliance, UKCA Marking, IVD Classification, and Assimilated EU Law

The MHRA's November 2024 consultation: international reliance, UKCA marking, IVD classification and assimilated EU law.

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UK & MHRAJonathan PhillipsNovember 14, 2024Comment
Understanding EUDAMED Compliance: A Guide to the 2025 Phased Rollout

EUDAMED's phased rollout from 2025: what each module means for manufacturers, and how to prepare.

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EUDAMEDJonathan PhillipsNovember 5, 2024Comment
Navigating IVD Compliance Under MDCG 2024-11: Key Insights and Expert Support from BSP Ltd

MDCG 2024-11 clarifies when a product qualifies as an IVD under the IVDR. The key points.

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EU MDR & IVDRJonathan PhillipsOctober 31, 2024Comment
Navigating the Future of EU Medical Device Regulations: What You Need to Know

The European Parliament's push to overhaul the MDR and IVDR: what is on the table and why.

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EU MDR & IVDRJonathan PhillipsOctober 25, 2024Comment
Importer Services: Navigating UKCA and CE Marking for Your Business

How UKCA and CE marking work for importers, and what an importer service does for you.

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UK & MHRAJonathan PhillipsSeptember 17, 2024Comment
Medical Device Regulations: An Update on EU (MDR, IVDR) and UK (UKMDR) Transition Deadlines

Where the MDR, IVDR and UK MDR transition deadlines stand after the extensions, and what still applies.

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EU MDR & IVDRGuest UserJuly 10, 2024Comment
Unlock UK Market Access: Create a Compliant Medical Device Declaration of Conformity

How to write a Declaration of Conformity for a medical device or IVD entering the UK market.

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UK & MHRAGuest UserJune 11, 2024Comment
Navigate UK Compliance: Essential Docs for Medical Device Registration

The documents a UK Responsible Person needs to register your devices with the MHRA.

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UK & MHRAGuest UserJune 6, 2024Comment
What is a UK Responsible Person and Why Do You Need One?

What a UK Responsible Person is, who needs one, and what the role covers.

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UK & MHRAGuest UserJune 4, 2024Comment
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