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Food and Feed Healthcare Advertising and Claims Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement Blog

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.

Food and Feed Medical Devices Pharmaceuticals Due Diligence Testimonial

Axon regularly acts as a sub-contractor for leading international firms to assist in regulatory due diligence in our fields of expertise: pharma, medical technology and food.

Medical Devices Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement Spin-out and Starter Advisory Testimonial

We have advised a start-up on enforcement actions brought by the Dutch Healthcare Inspectorate (IGJ) concerning MDR compliance.

Cosmetics Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement Testimonial

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.

Medical Devices Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement Testimonial

We have assisted a manufacturer of medical devices in obtaining a derogation from conformity assessment procedures under the MDR in the interest of public health.

Medical Devices Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement Testimonial

We have provided in-house training for the authorised representative of a large multinational on its obligations under the MDR.

Biotech Healthcare Commercial Contracts Intellectual Property and Licensing Testimonial

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.

Healthcare Medical Devices Pharmaceuticals Data Protection, (Cyber)security and AI Testimonial

What distinguishes our lawyers is the ability to see the whole regulatory picture. We have assisted multiple clients, ranging from CROs to pharma start-ups to medical device manufacturers, in setting up GDPR compliance processes and agreements that allow for seamless interaction with other legal frameworks such as MDR and IVDR.

Healthcare Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement Testimonial

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