The European Commission has started a public consultation to review the effectiveness of the Cosmetics Products Regulation.
We are aware of an increase in websites and advertisements falsely claiming that their products, including medicines, medical devices and cosmetics, are directly recommended by the HPRA. This is not true. The HPRA does not promote or endorse specific products or specific brands.
Over one million units of illegal medicines were detained by the HPRA in 2024, marking a 14% increase compared to numbers detained in 2023.
We are now recruiting for the role of Chief Executive of the HPRA.
The HPRA today announced that its Chief Executive, Dr Lorraine Nolan, will step down from her position at the end of this year.
The HPRA is conducting an activity where we are verifying the registration details of medical device economic operators prior to conducting inspections.
The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) wishes to highlight a recent statement on the potential risks of advanced therapy products promoted online for therapeutic benefit but which may not be authorised in Ireland.
We are now recruiting for our Director of Veterinary Sciences position within the HPRA.
The HPRA today announced the retirement of Dr Gabriel Beechinor, Director of Veterinary Sciences, after more than 37 years of dedicated service to the organisation.
Following the positive evaluation of the results from the Simultaneous National Scientific Advice (SNSA) pilot project Heads of Medicines Agency (HMA) has agreed to continue supporting the project.