Last week we were at a Terveysteknologia ry – Healthtech Finland event, talking about SBA’s work surrounding the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
Whilst we strongly support the ambition of revising the Directive on this Regulation, we must ensure that sterile barrier systems (SBS) are given specific consideration, as weโre not talking about standard packaging; SBS is specifically designed medical packaging meant to keep theย medical devicesย sterile until the point of use, meeting the highest safety standards for patients.
Our latest position paper covers topics to be considered such as:
–ย Functioning of the EUโs internal market,
– Risk management of hazardousย healthcareย waste,
–ย Cleaning and decontamination processes for recycling,
–ย Prioritisation of patientsโ safety in the transition to the sectorโs circularity,
–ย Recycled content in sales packaging of critical supplies of medical components and;
–ย ย Conformity assessment procedures.
Whilst our membership is already committed to reducing the carbon footprint of the industryโs supply chain, it must be done and supported without compromising patient safety and product integrity. Read more about the SBA considerations in our latest Position paper.
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