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Regulatory and compliance

UK NHS suppliers required to commit to net zero by 2050 or lose out on future contract opportunities

From April, bidders for NHS contracts over £5 million must produce a carbon reduction plan
Commercial

Enforcement risks mount in Germany for comparison and intermediary platforms

German watchdog is pursuing misleading behaviour and lack of transparency on ranking, reviews and market coverage
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Telemedicine in Italy takes next step following pandemic regulatory advance

The 'care relationship' between the physician and the patient will be transformed by telemedicine if not superseded
Corporate

2023 predictions: What's on the horizon for US businesses operating in Europe?

By staying ahead of the curve and preparing for changes, US businesses can remain competitive and successful in Europe
Life Sciences and Healthcare

New year brings healthcare professional interaction rule update in Belgium

The new rules offer more flexibility to life sciences businesses interacting with health professionals and organisations
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Products without an intended medical purpose: EU clarifies conditions

Non-medical product manufacturers have limited time to prepare for new risk management and clinical data obligations
Life Sciences and Healthcare

The UK Patents Court puts an arrow through Teva's application for declaratory relief

Court of Appeal makes clear the limits on obtaining Arrow declaratory relief for deployment in other jurisdictions
Intellectual property

Could international and European legal obstacles jeopardise the German government's legislative plan to legalise cannabis?

German government publishes paper with legislative proposals, but the impact of international and European law on its plan is still
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Regulatory Horizons Council makes recommendations to UK government for the regulation of AI as a medical device

'Urgent need to get the regulation right' says RHC report which recommends an increase in regulatory capacity and capability to
Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2022

Government further delays use of UK product safety marking | UK-wide packaging regulations expected to enter into force in late
Intellectual property

Remanufacturing: How to define it and what its legal challenges are

Remanufacturing – the reprocessing of products – has long been considered a niche topic. This is currently changing. More and