Today the issue of the spread and prevention of coronavirus infection (COVID-19) is one of the most discussed and acute. World organizations and governments take active actions daily, relying on the relevant support from business. In many countries where we operate, the mechanisms for simplified market access for medical products are introduced, duties and taxes […]
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Impact of COVID-19 on regulatory processes in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Certification of medical devices in the global pandemic
EU recognition of certificates, remote audits and approvals in the interest of health: how certification of medical devices goes in a global pandemic In February-March international passenger traffic was stopped in most countries and audits of medical devices manufacturers halted accordingly. But overcoming the pandemic requires meeting the demand for vital medical devices. How to […]
COVID-19: exemption from VAT, simplified procurement and registration, impact on regulatory
Not so long ago, the world community was shaken by the news about cases of pneumonia caused by an unknown pathogen, and today the issue of spread and prevention of coronavirus infection (COVID-19) is one of the most discussed and acute, both at the level of global organizations and states, and at the level of […]
COVID-19: quarantine impact and BCP
Due to the rapid development of COVID-19 coronavirus infection, considering the safety and well-being of our colleagues and partners, we inform about the plans of our organization for the duration of the pandemic. From March 16, 2020, for an indefinite period of time, Cratia has activated the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) aimed at minimizing risks […]
Guidelines for medical devices and update of harmonized standards
On January 22, Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine No. 142 “On Approval of Methodological Recommendations on Application of Technical Regulations on Medical Devices approved by Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 753 dated October 2, 2013, Technical Regulations on medical devices for in vitro diagnostics approved by Resolution of […]
Important: SI units on the package labeling in UA
The transition period for placing of products into circulation with measuring information in SI units on the labeling will come to an end in 11 months, on 01.01.2021. The requirements of the Order of the Ministry of Economic Development No. 914 of 04.08.2015 apply to all products that will be placed on the market of […]
News on labeling of food products in Ukraine
In accordance with the Association Agreement, Ukraine is harmonizing their legislation with Eropean Union. As a result, within 2019 in Ukraine several legal acts came into force establishes the legal and organizational basis for providing consumers with information and affected the labelling of food products, including dietary supplements, child and medical foods. We have issued […]
News on the labeling of food products in Ukraine
We would like to inform you on the recent news concerning the food products in Ukraine. The Language Law. On July 16, the Law of Ukraine “On Ensuring the Functioning of the Ukrainian Language as State Language” came into force. The law stipulates that the only state (official) language in Ukraine is Ukrainian language, however it […]
How does Brexit impact the medical devices market of Ukraine?
News under the tag “Brexit” appear in Ukrainian mass media more and more frequently, describing various aspects of the UK politics and economics. Considering new development vector of any country, first of all we must consider the political process with hardly predictable multi-level impact on certain economic realm, industries and production. It is important not […]