We highlight the most important regulatory news regarding cosmetics, food products and disinfectants (biocides). Since February 24, Ukraine has been defending itself from the russian invasion, the country is under martial law. Every day the aggressor’s troops launch rockets on civilian infrastructure. On September 4, 2022, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human […]
Newsletter on cosmetics, food products and biocides in Ukraine (Sep’22)
Pathway for the national manufacturer of medical devices to the EU market
Cratia has traditionally become the general sponsor of the 11th Ukrainian Forum of Medical Devices Market Operators. This important annual event provides a platform for manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and importers of medical devices to address all pressing issues and share valuable business experience, especially during martial law. As part of this event, Maksym Bagreev, managing partner […]
Use of electronic instructions for medical devices
This year, the 11th Ukrainian Forum of Medical Devices Market Operators provided manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, importers of medical devices with a platform to resolve all pressing issues, discussions, recommendations and share valuable business experience during martial law. Cratia as the general sponsor of this event, and it’s managing partner Maxim Bagreev made a presentation “The transition […]
Alert on changes in regulation of medical devices in Ukraine
We previously informed that the Ministry of Health of Ukraine by letter dated February 25, 2022 No. 24-04/5396/2-22 allowed the placing of the medical devices on the market of Ukraine without meeting the requirements of the Technical Regulations, and also allowed the labeling of such medical devices without meeting the requirements of the Law of […]
Verification of tests for SARS-CoV-2 antigen that are used for preliminary screening
The rapid spread of coronavirus infection in Ukraine and all over the world prompts to review the existing testing protocols, to expand the capabilities of laboratories, and to look for new ways to identify and treat patients. According to the information announced by the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, an increase in the number of tests […]
Inspections of the State Service of Ukraine on medicines and drugs control for COVID-19 IVD’s
Territorial bodies of the State Service of Ukraine on medicines and drugs control (market surveillance authority for medical devices) have started unscheduled inspections of the characteristics of medical devices for in-vitro diagnosis of acute respiratory disease COVID-19 caused by coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. These inspections will examine the legal entities listed in the Register of persons responsible […]
Significant changes in registration and quality management of medicinal products in Ukraine
We would like to inform you about significant changes in registration and quality management of medicinal products in Ukraine. 1. Changes in the procedure for GMP recognition and certification. On July 21, 2020, amendments to the Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine of December 27, 2012 No.1130 «On approval of the Procedure […]
Cratia took part in the IX Ukrainian “Forum of medical device market operators”
On June 17, 2020, the IX Ukrainian Forum of Medical Device Operators was held, which traditionally discussed the most relevant topics related to taxation, prices and technical regulation of national medical devices market, personal protective equipment and disinfectants. In addition, for an actual understanding of the relationship between the international market of medical devices and […]
Remote audits, MDR postponing and EC certificate recognition.
The pace and geography of the spread of coronavirus infection has been a source of tension for the world community for the several last months. Many countries have closed borders and restricted traffic within the country as preventive measures for the spread of COVID-19. At a time of acute need for medical devices, new challenges […]