16 January 2020
Singapore Regulatory Update: Healthcare Services Bill
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/singapore/singapore-regulatory-update-healthcare-services-bill

The Healthcare Services Bill (the "Bill") was passed on 6 January 2020, replacing the Private Hospitals and Medical Clinics Act ("PHMCA"), which was last amended in 1999. The Bill seeks to strengthen the safeguards for ...

23 April 2020
COVID-19: Our series of regulatory legislation trackers for the Life Sciences & Healthcare industry
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/covid-19-our-series-of-regulatory-legislation-trackers-for-the-life-sciences-and-healthcare-industry

COVID-19 presents an unprecedented challenge to the global life sciences industry. Members of our International Life Sciences & Healthcare team, lawyers who have a wealth of hands-on experience and strong relationships ...

03 December 2020
The Legal 500: Pharmaceutical Advertising Country Comparative Guide
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/the-legal-500-pharmaceutical-advertising-country-comparative-guide

The Legal 500: Pharmaceutical Advertising Guide 2021 is a practical cross-border insight into pharmaceutical advertising, with contributing editor Sally Shorthose.

08 June 2018
Regulatory Changes for Medical Devices in Singapore
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/singapore/regulatory-changes-for-medical-devices-in-singapore

On 22 May 2018, the Health Sciences Authority (the "HSA") issued a press release announcing changes to the regulatory process for medical devices ("MDs").

11 July 2019
French healthcare system reform: The final steps of the legislative process are expected soon
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/france/french-healthcare-system-reform-the-final-steps-of-the-legislative-process-are-expected-soon

The Bill of the Law on the organization and transformation of the French healthcare system at the French parliament, adoption of the final version is expected for the end of July.

08 May 2019
Manufacturing and stockpiling waiver set to limit rights of holders of SPCs for medicines
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/global/manufacturing-and-stockpiling-waiver-set-to-limit-rights-of-holders-of-spcs-for-medicines

On 17 April 2019, the European Parliament approved, by a large majority, an amendment of the Regulation on Supplementary Protection Certificates ("SPCs").

19 October 2017
Pharmaceutical Advertising Global Practice Guide 2018: UK chapter contributed by Bird & Bird
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2017/uk/pharmaceutical-advertising-global-practice-guide-2018-uk-chapter-contributed-by-bird-and-bird

The Chambers & Partners Pharmaceutical Advertising Global Practice Guide 2018 is now available online. The UK chapter has been written by Bird & Bird’s Sally Shorthose and Sarah Faircliffe,

02 February 2021
COVID-19 – Australian response to regulation of medical devices
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/australia/covid-19-australian-response-to-regulation-of-medical-devices

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Federal Minister for Health has exercised his power under section 41GS of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (Cth) (the Act) to exempt certain medical devices from the ...

11 May 2020
Australia: While COVID-19 lockdown restrictions ease enforcement of advertising restrictions for therapeutic goods tighten
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/australia/australia-while-covid-19-lockdown-restrictions-ease-enforcement-of-advertising-restrictions

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has been monitoring and taking action against individuals and companies capitalising on the current pandemic to market and sell products that claim to prevent or cure COVID-19.

18 March 2019
French Legal Framework for the exchange of health data by secured health messaging systems
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/france/french-legal-framework-for-the-exchange-of-health-data-by-secured-health-messaging-systems

Before the entry into force of the GDPR on May 25th 2018, healthcare professionals and facilities and professionals in medico-social sectors empowered by law in France had to comply with the provisions stated in the ...