Update Belgian FAQ on nutrition and health claims

Update Belgian FAQ on nutrition and health claims

Belgium The Belgian FAQ on nutrition and health claims has been updated (June 2025 version). Several key questions have been revised or expanded. Notable updates include: Definition of a health claim (Q3): The term now explicitly includes statements that indicate the...
Simplification of disclaimers for promotional materials

Simplification of disclaimers for promotional materials

The Netherlands Currently, numerous variations of the phrase ‘read the leaflet before use’ appear on promotional materials for health products. To improve clarity and consistency, the Dutch Knowledge and Advice Centre (KOAG KAG) now proposes a more uniform approach to...
“Successive GMP certificate” applications

“Successive GMP certificate” applications

The Netherlands GMP-certificates are issued by the Healthcare and Youth Inspectorate (IGJ) to manufacturers in the Netherlands when they comply with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Currently, GMP-certificate holders can submit a request for a new or adapted...
List unavailable medical devices

List unavailable medical devices

Belgium The FAMHP published a section listing medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices notified under Article 10bis of regulations (EU) 2017/745 and 2017/746, introduced by the regulation (EU) 2024/1860. The list includes medical devices that are...