Updates

The PFAS proposal: what is it, and where does it stand?

EU law increasingly regulates the use of PFAS, the so-called "forever chemicals". For MedTech and pharma companies, the implications are significant and some restrictions already apply.

CJEU clarifies medical devices distributors due diligence obligations under MDR and IVDR

The Court of Justice (CJEU) clarified distributor obligations under Article 14 MDR (and IVDR) recently in the Dürr Dental case (C-10/24). Spoiler: it's not surprising but clarifying, with a dash of novelty.

New working arrangements between Dutch Food Safety Authority and Inspection Board Health Products

In the Netherlands, advertising disputes over health products rarely reach the civil courts. Instead, self-regulation by the Inspection Board plays a central role, working hand in hand with the Dutch Food Safety Authority (NVWA). New working arrangements between the two bodies, in force until the end of 2027, set out exactly when a case stays within self-regulation and when NVWA steps in directly. With the line between a lawful health claim and an unauthorised medical claim often razor-thin, knowing which route applies matters.

Axon assists medical technology companies in structuring their collaborations with hospitals and universities. We draft and negotiate cooperation agreements that protect our clients’ IP while fostering innovation.

Axon assisted a cosmetics company facing enforcement by the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Authority NVWA re. the sample service it operated. Axon advised the company on the applicable CPNP notification and labelling requirements, based on which the company could ensure compliance.

Axon assisted a start-up developing a real-time diagnostic test to define pathogens food. We negotiated and drafted an agreement with a university to support the further development & validation of the technology.

We have advised a client on an inspection by the Dutch Healthcare Inspectorate (IGJ).

We have assisted several clients in challenging tender decisions by Dutch hospitals.

We have conducted regulatory due diligence in connection with the acquisition of a pharmacy, covering compliance with applicable pharmaceutical and healthcare legislation.

Our team has trained several multinationals on the implications of the Battery Regulation and the Packaging & Packaging Waste regulation, and regularly advises on these topics.