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A: Current changes include an expanded scope of regulated devices, greater oversight and control of notified bodies, unannounced audits of suppliers and more. For most medical device manufacturers, these changes will directly impact the product review and certification process, and are likely to increase the investment of time and resources required for product approval. In addition, the IVD legislation opens up regulatory controls over many IVD products that were previously not required to be under Notified Body regulatory oversight, such as some cardiac and cancer biomarkers and more. You can read more about the impact of the new UE Medical Device Regulations at: http://library.ul.com/?document=the-changing-landscape-of-medical-and-in-vitro-diagnostic-device-regulations-in-the-european-union
A: With an aging population that is living longer and healthier, in combination with advances in technology that help people look and feel younger, there is an increased demand for these kinds of Beauty Therapy or “Beauty Care” products and procedures. Many of these products are also available for home use. Depending on the product and the marketing claims, some fall under FDA regulatory authority and others do not. The requirements in other countries are also dependent on the product type, its technology and marketing claims.
OSHA generally requires all products used in the workplace to be certified to recognized standards. You can read more on the standards that apply to Beauty Therapy products in the UL white paper at: http://library.ul.com/?document=safety-of-personal-hygiene-beauty-therapy-equipment-used-in-commercial-settings