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Microbiology Devices Panel: Pathogen-Agnostic Sequencing Advisory Committee Meeting and Public Docket
FDA announces advisory committee meeting and opens public docket to solicit input on pathogen-agnostic sequencing for emergency preparedness and response.
US Federal Register - FDA Notices · United StatesAmendment to regulations on diseases traceable and diagnosable through tissue samples in the PKU biobank
Amendment to Swedish regulations specifying which diseases may be traced and diagnosed through tissue samples in the national PKU biobank.
Socialstyrelsen - Föreskrifter (SE) · SwedenSocialstyrelsen Regulations HSLF-FS 2026:31: Amendment to regulations on exemptions from licensing requirement for genetic testing in general health screening
Amendment to Swedish regulations exempting genetic testing from licensing requirements when conducted as part of general health screening programmes.
Socialstyrelsen - Föreskrifter (SE) · SwedenEarly detection in children and adolescents: G-BA introduces new U10 examination and integrates J1 documentation into the Yellow Booklet
G-BA establishes a new U10 preventive health screening examination for children and integrates J1 adolescent screening documentation into the Yellow Booklet.
G-BA (Federal Joint Committee) · GermanyFilters should be used during the administration of Parenteral Nutrition for patients in all care settings
MHRA recommends filters be used during parenteral nutrition administration across all care settings to prevent adverse incidents including fatal embolism.
UK MHRA · UKEU advances toward more ethical sunscreen testing methods
In vitro laboratory testing for sunscreen sun protection factor is reliable and more ethical than human volunteer testing involving UV-induced sunburn.
Portugal INFARMED · PortugalTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2026: impact assessment
Impact assessment of proposed legislation permitting assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales.
UK DHSC Policy Papers & Consultations · UKDental care: antibiotics are not automatic
HAS issues new recommendations on appropriate antibiotic use in dental practice to reduce unnecessary prescriptions and combat antimicrobial resistance.
Haute Autorité de Santé (HAS) · FranceViral haemorrhagic fever: ACDP algorithm and guidance on management of patients
Specialist guidance on management and infection control procedures for patients with viral haemorrhagic fever.
UK DHSC · UKRegistration of antibiotics in VAMREG: e-learning for veterinarians
FAMHP and AMCRA offer e-learning to support veterinarians in recording antibiotic use in horses and aquaculture fish via VAMREG from 1 July 2026.
FAMHP (Belgian Medicine Agency) · BelgiumGuidance on completing adverse event reports related to vaccination
Instructions for completing the adverse event reporting form for suspected vaccine side effects, including case description, investigations, treatment and submission procedures.
Slovakia SUKL · SlovakiaG-BA: No reliable evidence for expanding organised colorectal cancer screening to younger persons with family risk
G-BA found insufficient evidence to extend organised colorectal cancer screening to younger individuals with familial risk.
G-BA (Federal Joint Committee) · GermanyTobacco and vapes: packaging, appearance and display
Consultation on proposals to regulate packaging, device appearance and retail display of tobacco, vaping and nicotine products under the Tobacco and Vapes Act.
UK DHSC Policy Papers & Consultations · UKSoHO Regulation: everything you need to know to get started
Informational document on national and regional communication and awareness activities regarding donation of substances of human origin (SoHO).
Hungary NNGYK · HungaryGuidance: Influenza (Flu) vaccine factsheet – Information for patients, parents and carers
Patient information factsheet on influenza vaccination.
UK MHRA · UKDraft report with recommendations on modernised rules for patients' rights in cross-border healthcare
European Parliament subcommittee proposes recommendations to the Commission for updating cross-border healthcare patient rights rules.
European Parliament - SANT Subcommittee (Public Health) · EU-wideDisabling tinnitus: keys to improve diagnosis and management of adults
HAS publishes best-practice recommendations for healthcare professionals on diagnosis and management of chronic disabling tinnitus in adults.
Haute Autorité de Santé (HAS) · FranceDrug misuse and dependence: UK guidelines on clinical management
Clinical guidance on the treatment and management of drug misuse and dependence.
UK DHSC · UKMedicaid Program; Prohibition on Federal Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Funding for Sex-Rejecting Procedures Furnished to Children
Federal Medicaid and CHIP funding prohibited for sex-rejecting procedures in individuals under 18 (Medicaid) and 19 (CHIP); existing hormone therapy may continue for 6 months.
US Federal Register - CMS Rules · United StatesHealthy child programme
Resources to help keep children in England healthy, safe and well from preconception to adulthood.
UK DHSC · UKPackaging labels for smokeless nicotine products to be harmonised – law to enter into force on 1 August 2026
Amendment to the Tobacco Act harmonises packaging labels and appearance of smokeless nicotine products, extending smoking-ban label requirements from 1 August 2026.
Finnish Supervisory Agency (Lupa- ja valvontavirasto) · FinlandPublic consultation: Health hazards and risks of brain stimulators for non-medical purposes
EC invites input on health hazards and risks posed by brain stimulation devices used outside medical contexts.
EC Public Health · EU-wideNew age-based blood test thresholds recommended by NICE for earlier ovarian cancer diagnosis
NICE recommends replacing one-size-fits-all blood test thresholds with personalised, age-based criteria to improve early ovarian cancer detection in primary care.
UK NICE · UKTobacco and vaping product vending machine ban
Vending machines for tobacco, herbal smoking products, cigarette papers, vaping and nicotine products banned from 29 October 2026.
UK DHSC · UKTobacco, vaping and nicotine products: fixed penalty notices
Fixed penalty notice amounts for tobacco, vaping and nicotine product offences change from 29 October 2026 and 1 January 2027.
UK DHSC · UKSelling tobacco, herbal smoking products and cigarette papers
Age of sale rules and related regulations for tobacco and herbal smoking products change from 29 October 2026 and 1 January 2027.
UK DHSC · UKSelling vaping and nicotine products: age of sale rules changes
Age of sale rules and related regulations for vaping and nicotine products change from 29 October 2026.
UK DHSC · UKBed bugs: frequently asked questions and answers
Public health guidance on bed bug biology, behaviour, and disease transmission risk.
Hungary NNGYK · HungaryPhysical activity guidelines: children and young people (5 to 18 years)
Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for children and young people aged 5 to 18 years.
UK DHSC · UKDraft Report on the proposal for a Directive amending Directives 2001/18/EC and 2010/53/EU regarding genetically modified micro-organisms and organ processing
European Parliament draft report on proposed amendments to EU directives governing the placing on the market of genetically modified micro-organisms and organ processing.
European Parliament - SANT Subcommittee (Public Health) · EU-wideSafety review: bladder anticholinergics and risk of dementia
Public assessment of safety data on dementia risk associated with bladder anticholinergic medicines.
UK MHRA · UKVaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting; Establishment of a Public Docket; Request for Comments—2027 Southern Hemisphere Influenza Virus Vaccines
FDA announces a public advisory committee meeting and opens a docket for comments on 2027 Southern Hemisphere influenza virus vaccines.
US Federal Register - FDA Notices · United StatesReducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
NPRM proposes to rescind and replace Head Start Program Performance Standards to reduce Federal burden, defer to State policies, and emphasize health, nutrition, and physical exercise for young children.
US Federal Register - HHS Rules · United StatesCall for tenders: Long-term stockpiling of active pharmaceutical ingredients and rapid production of finished dose forms
European Commission invites tenders for long-term API stockpiling and rapid finished-dose-form production capacity.
EC Public Health · EU-wideEvaluating the Safety of Antimicrobial New Animal Drugs With Regard to their Microbiological Effects on Bacteria of Human Health Concern; Guidance for Industry
FDA guidance on evaluating microbiological effects of antimicrobial new animal drugs on human-health-concern bacteria in new animal drug applications.
US Federal Register - FDA Guidance Notices · United StatesAEMPS guidance on correct use of skin disinfectants
AEMPS publishes infographic guidance on appropriate and inappropriate uses of TP1 biocides for human hygiene.
AEMPS (Spanish Medicine Agency) · SpainNew professional guidance to help inpatient care facilities prepare for heat waves
Guidance on preparing hospital systems for health risks from extreme heat and increased emergency cases during heat waves.
Hungary NNGYK · HungaryCare continuity between midwifery and health visiting services
Guidance on continuity of care between midwifery and health visiting services in perinatal care in England.
UK DHSC · UKBenzodiazepines and related medicines: reminder of the recommendations for rational use
FAMHP reminds patients and healthcare professionals of rational use of benzodiazepines following publication of updated WOREL guideline on multimodal management of sleep disorders and insomnia.
FAMHP (Belgian Medicine Agency) · BelgiumPneumococcal vaccination: updated strategy to better protect at-risk populations
HAS recommends PREVENAR 20 for at-risk infants and children, and preferential use of CAPVAXIVE for at-risk adults and persons aged 65+.
Haute Autorité de Santé (HAS) · FranceInternational Drug Scheduling; Request for Comments on Clobromazolam, Cychlorphine, Desalkylgidazepam, Ethylbromazolam, Etomethazene, Spirochlorphine, Etomidate, and Medetomidine
FDA requests comments on abuse potential, medical usefulness, and trafficking of eight drug substances for international scheduling consideration.
US Federal Register - FDA Notices · United StatesNew guidance on the conduct of clinical trials during public health emergencies in the EU
EU guidance issued on conducting clinical trials during public health emergencies.
ACT EU - Accelerating Clinical Trials · EU-wideConsultation on new guidance for the conduct of clinical trials during public health emergencies in the EU
The European Commission invites input on draft guidance for conducting clinical trials during public health emergencies.
EC Public Health · EU-wideAvoiding fraud when ordering pest control services: guidance for consumers
Guidance on selecting legitimate pest-control contractors and avoiding fraudulent operators in the regulated pest-control sector.
Hungary NNGYK · HungaryHAS opinion on mandatory influenza vaccination obligation
HAS recommends mandatory influenza vaccination for all health and social-care professionals but recommends against mandatory vaccination for persons aged 65+ in collective settings.
Haute Autorité de Santé (HAS) · FranceConsultation on banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children
Government seeks views on a proposed ban on selling high-caffeine energy drinks to children under 16 in England.
UK DHSC Policy Papers & Consultations · UKRegulation (EU) 2026/1388 on plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their products, amending Regulation (EU) 2017/625
New EU regulation establishing rules for plants developed using new genomic techniques and amending the official controls regulation.
EUR-Lex Official Journal · EU-wideBlood: authorisations and safety reporting
Information about ensuring blood and blood component safety.
UK MHRA · UKNeonatal infection guidance updated to allow home antibiotic treatment for some babies
NICE recommends newborns responding well to hospital antibiotics may switch to oral antibiotics and receive care at home.
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