Medical devices: Simplifying the rules

UK Sees Record Increase in Medical Device Testing, Approvals

The UK’s MHRA reported a record surge in medical device testing and approvals in 2025, driven by rapid growth in neurotechnology and AI‑powered innovations. With reduced fees for small companies and faster review times, the Agency is accelerating access to emerging health technologies across the UK. The post UK Sees Record Increase in Medical Device Testing, Approvals appeared first on In Compliance Magazine.

Medical devices: Simplifying the rules

Written by Laurence Amand-Eeckhout. CONTEXT On 16 December 2025, the European Commission put forward a proposal for a regulation to simplify the rules governing medical devices in the EU. The proposal forms part of a broader package of measures aimed at improving citizens’ health and strengthening the resilience and competitiveness of the health sector. An evaluation of the current EU regulatory framework for medical devices concluded that it ha…