The new MIR training program in Intensive Care Medicine is approved, updating the 1996 program. It includes evaluation criteria and requirements for accrediting teaching units.
The Principality of Asturias approves its first own law on professional colleges, regulating their creation, operation and relationship with the regional administration.
The European directive is corrected to update requirements for establishments using animals in research, including care standards and slaughter methods. It affects laboratories and research centers with animals.
The EU extends the approval of PHMB biocide (1415; 4.7) for surface and food disinfection products, preventing its premature withdrawal from the market.
New European regulation that extends the time during which scientific data used to authorize biocide products are protected against use by third parties.
The EU delays the expiration date of glutaraldehyde approval for use in various types of biocidal products. This allows continued marketing of products containing it while its evaluation is completed.
The agreement between Health and opticians is updated to improve visual equipment aid for minors under 16 years old with refractive problems.
The annex of the EEA Agreement on recognition of professional qualifications is amended. It affects professionals working or wishing to work in EEA countries.
The annex of the EEE Agreement on recognition of professional qualifications is amended. It affects professionals who work or wish to work in EEE countries.
INGESA convenes fixed positions for senior healthcare personnel (Group A1) through competitive examination in open access and internal promotion. Professionals with higher university qualifications in healthcare categori...