The Future of Medical Device Regulation

by | Oct 25, 2021 | Blog, Medical Devices

The Future of Medical Device Regulation in the UK – Do you know that the regulatory framework for the manufacture and supply of medical devices in the UK is changing?

The MHRA is running a consultation, with both members of the public and industry, to help shape their future approach to regulating the Future of Medical Device Regulation in the UK.

They want to develop a future regime for medical devices which enables:

  • Improved patient and public safety;
  • Greater transparency of regulatory decision making and medical device information;
  • Close alignment with international best practice, and;
  • More flexible, responsive and proportionate regulation of medical devices.

The consultation runs until the 25th of November. The MHRA have included a video of their recent Industry webinar on how to submit your views here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-future-regulation-of-medical-devices-in-the-united-kingdom?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_source=cb4e8bbf-8520-44e9-86d1-56c33a82e1cc&utm_content=daily

A link to the consultation documents itself can be found here:

https://www.surveys.mhra.gov.uk/613cff3142a2b02700706bad

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