Sustainability Archives - Journal of Medical Device Regulation

Nordic: Consultation held on environmental criteria for plastic and silicone medical devices

30th April 2026
Global Regulatory Press

A public consultation has been held1 on proposals for new criteria for the eco-labelling of medical devices made of plastic or silicone under the Nordic Swan Ecolabel, a voluntary eco-labelling scheme for the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and…

Converging regulations: the EU’s WFD, SCIP reporting, the ESPR, and the future of sustainable medical device design

31st October 2025
Global Regulatory Press

Introduction Like many sectors and industries, medical technology is facing a pivotal shift. As the European Union (EU) accelerates its transition towards a circular economy, regulatory frameworks that have historically focused on waste are converging with those that address product…