May 5, 2026

EuromContact releases annual market data report

EuromContact has published its annual syndicated market data report for 2025, revealing solid growth in 2025, reaching a total value of €2.5 billion at industry level […]
April 14, 2026

EuromContact workshop “Getting ready for EUDAMED and Swissdamed compliance”

On April 13, EuromContact hosted an online workshop entitled “Getting ready for EUDAMED and Swissdamed compliance – Device registration for contact lenses and lens care products.” […]
April 10, 2026

EuromContact contributes to MHRA consultation on the recognition of CE-Marked medical devices

EuromContact has submitted its contribution to the public consultation launched by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) on the indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical […]
January 15, 2026

Unique Device Identifier (UDI) for contact lenses and upcoming labeling updates

EuromContact has updated its factsheet to assist Eye Care Professionals (ECPs) to familiarize themselves with the Unique Device Identifier (UDI) system created by the Medical Devices […]
November 3, 2025

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Guidance for Contact Lenses and Lens Care Products

EuromContact commissioned Anthesis, a sustainability consultancy, to develop a consistent methodology for assessing the environmental impacts of soft and rigid contact lenses as well as lens care […]
September 23, 2025

Industry proposals to expand electronic instructions for use (eIFU) for certain medical devices used by lay users

In June 2025, the electronic instructions for use (eIFU) regulation (EU Regulation 2021/2226) has been updated, expanding the possibility of eIFU to all professional use devices. […]
March 21, 2025

EuromContact’s contribution to the targeted evaluation of the EU MDR: Proposals for a more effective and proportionate regulation

With the ongoing targeted evaluation of the MDR, EuromContact has conducted a comprehensive review of the EU Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) to assess its impact and identify […]
February 17, 2025

Richard Smith elected President of EuromContact

During its first meeting of the year, the EuromContact Board reviewed recent activities and set key priorities for the year ahead. The Board also elected its […]
November 27, 2024

Workshop on Unique Device Identification (UDI) for contact lenses

MDCG Guidance 2024-14 on the implementation of the Master UDI-DI solution for contact lenses has been published this week. By November 2025, manufacturers of standard and […]
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