New EU Regulation for Joint Scientific Consultations

Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/117 introduces detailed rules for joint scientific consultations under the HTA Regulation, promoting collaboration between medical device and IVD developers, clinical experts, patients, and stakeholders. This new regulatory framework, in force since January 2025, reinforces technological innovation by providing clear guidance on clinical evidence requirements, facilitating the joint clinical assessment process. Collaboration with the European Medicines Agency (EMA) is another highlight, ensuring synchronised consultations with expert panel reviews. This regulation represents an important step towards improving regulatory compliance and supporting the introduction of innovative health technologies into the European Union market.