Publication in the OJEU of Decision (EU) 2025/1324 on expert panels for medical devices

Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1324 has just been published in the Official Journal of the European Union (July 8, 2025). It amends Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1396 to update the organization, operating procedures and remuneration rules for expert panels in the field of medical devices.

Key points:

• Designation of a new expert panel dedicated to paediatrics and rare diseases;
• Updated administrative rules: work of sub-groups and procedures for designating rapporteurs;
• Clarification of the role of the European Medicines Agency (EMA), now fully responsible for the panels’ secretariat;
• Revision of remuneration scales according to task complexity.

This decision aims to strengthen scientific and clinical expertise in the field of medical devices, particularly for vulnerable populations.

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