NSF Health Sciences Journal: Changing Regulations - Here to Support You, Issue 44, 2019
June 12, 2019
This edition of the Journal focuses on adaptability. Martin Lush highlights the importance of training and education to improve your business and John Johnson explains how to manage the risks associated with outsourcing. We take an in-depth look at the growth of biopharma and med tech in Ireland and how NSF supports this. We also cover the FDA’s Sentinel Initiative and its five-year strategic plan as well as the latest changes in the EU MDR.
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