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MPCA's regulatory watch: the regulatory and legislative changes that matter for pharma, medical devices, supplements and cosmetics in the Benelux.

Regulatory Affairs
16 Oct 2026

CPHI Milan 2026: what we took away from three days in Milan

Our team spent three days at CPHI Milan. Here is what stood out and what it means for...

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CBG modernises its registration systems from May 2026 Regulatory Affairs
11 Aug 2026

CBG modernises its registration systems: what MAH holders need to know

The CBG-MEB is modernising its registration systems: new case numbers, digital signatures and submissions only via Common Repository...

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Upcoming European healthcare legislation: five initiatives reshaping life sciences Regulatory Affairs
11 Aug 2026

Upcoming European healthcare legislation: are you ready?

Biotech Act, MDR/IVDR revision, Critical Medicines Act, new EU Pharmaceutical Legislation and stricter advertising rules: five initiatives to...

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Stock Monitoring Tool: draft royal decree approved on 18 July 2026 GDP & Distribution
11 Aug 2026

Stock Monitoring Tool: draft royal decree approved, mandatory reporting is coming

On 18 July 2026 the Council of Ministers approved the draft royal decree introducing the Stock Monitoring Tool....

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Missed CAPA timelines: GDP certificate refused after late corrective actions GDP & Distribution
10 Aug 2026

Missed CAPA timelines: lessons from a recent GDP non-compliance case

A wholesaler was refused a GDP certificate after missing agreed CAPA deadlines. Why execution, not the plan, decides...

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MPCA International - New EU rules for food supplements and cosmetics Cosmetics
18 Jun 2026

New EU rules for food supplements and cosmetics: what is changing

Three EU regulatory changes for food supplements and cosmetics: harmonised nutrient levels, Belgian rules, and the Omnibus VIII...

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MPCA International - EUDAMED mandatory from 28 May 2026 Medical Devices
11 Jun 2026

EUDAMED becomes mandatory from 28 May 2026: what to do now

From 28 May 2026 the first four EUDAMED modules become mandatory under MDR and IVDR. Here is what...

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MPCA International - New GVP guidance for pregnant and breastfeeding women Pharmacovigilance
11 Jun 2026

New GVP guidance for pregnant and breastfeeding women

The EMA has issued new GVP guidance on medicines used by pregnant and breastfeeding women. Here is what...

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MPCA International - ICH E2D(R1) post-approval safety data Pharmacovigilance
11 Jun 2026

ICH E2D(R1): new standards for post-approval safety data

The revised ICH E2D(R1) guideline is now in effect in the EU. Here is what changes for post-approval...

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MPCA International - Belgium's Stock Monitoring Tool go-live postponed GDP & Distribution
11 Jun 2026

Stock Monitoring Tool: the 1 July go-live looks set to be postponed

An early heads-up: the FAMHP’s Stock Monitoring Tool, due to go live on 1 July 2026, looks set...

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