Regulatory Affairs

The objectives of the ESC in the field of Regulatory affairs are:

To ensure an open dialogue with regulatory authorities related to identified topics
To share expert advice with regulatory authorities regarding procedures and principles related to cardiovascular regulatory aspects, and in particular :
- contribute to the revision of the regulatory process for cardiovascular devices
- encourage a structure to monitor post-approval studies
- Assist in shaping the design of clinical trials and post marketing surveillance registries
- Engage reflection in new areas currently ill regulated, such as biotech and cell-based therapies

The ESC has also been involved in the work of the EMEA Health Care Professionals Working Group.

"Eurobarometer" on tobacco: EU citizens support smoke free policies

"According to the latest Flash Eurobarometer, published today 20 March 2009, an overwhelming majority of EU citizens support smoke-free public places, such as offices (84%), restaurants (79%), bars, pubs and clubs (65%).

These results confirm the overwhelming support that smoke-free policies have in the European Union.

The ESC has been advocating for the smoking ban in public places in Europe since the beginning....