Environmental sustainability is becoming a central pillar of regulatory policy in the EU, with wide-reaching implications for the medical device and IVD sectors. This session will explore the current and emerging horizontal EU regulations—such as the EcoDesign Directive, Green Deal initiatives, and legislation on greenwashing and the right to repair—that intersect with MDR and IVDR requirements.
Participants will gain a clear understanding of how these environmental regulations influence device design, manufacturing, and marketing strategies. The session will also help attendees identify key factors to consider when aligning product development with sustainability goals, including packaging, materials, energy use, and lifecycle management.
In addition, the session will provide practical guidance on preparing for the entry into force of new requirements. This includes developing transition plans for CE-marked devices already on the market, as well as strategies for new products entering the regulatory landscape. Attendees will leave with actionable insights to support compliance, innovation, and long-term planning in an increasingly green-focused regulatory environment.
Registration Fees & Deadlines
Member: $10 | Nonmember: $15 | Student members: $0 | Student nonmembers: $5 (With Promo Code)
*Please reach out to a RAPS Chicago Chapter Leader to request a Student Promo Code
Audience Learning Level
Intermediate: Content is designed based upon the assumption that individuals have basic knowledge of the topic(s) and/or demonstrated competence related to the topic(s). Higher-level concepts are introduced during lectures; exercises requiring synthesis and/or application of concepts are incorporated into the activity.
Speakers
Erik Vollebregt
Partner at Axon Lawyers, Axon Lawyers
Cancellations and Refunds
RAPS reserves the right to cancel this program at its sole discretion. RAPS will not be responsible for travel or other costs incurred due to cancellation. All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to support@raps.org. Cancellations will receive a full refund minus a 20% administrative fee. RAPS is unable to accept cancellations by phone.
Substitutions
Paid registration substitutions may be accepted with written approval from RAPS for requests received before the start of the event. To transfer a registration, email support@raps.org with the event title, name of the original registrant and the contact information for the new attendee.
Proof of Attendance
A certificate of attendance can be downloaded from the RAPS Learning Portal following the event.
Questions
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