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A national guideline is available for the reprocessing of surgical masks and FFP2/FFP3 masks which allows reuse by cleaning, disinfecting or sterilising.

The FAMHP issues guidelines for checking the compliance and suitability of surgical face masks The guidelines are for companies not producing in accordance with European standards and for healthcare establishments and authorities ordering the masks.

The FAMHP, in collaboration with Belgian customs, took part in the international Operation PANGEA XIII from 3 to 10 March 2020. This operation, coordinated by INTERPOL, specifically targets the interception of illicit and counterfeit medicinal products and devices. In Belgium, inspections were performed at the Zaventem and Bierset control points.

In order to avoid misinterpretation of negative results, the FAMHP has banned the use of rapid coronavirus (COVID-19) diagnostic tests for six months.

Afin de lutter contre le Covid-19, nos prestataires de soins ont besoin d'équipements de protection de qualité (masques buccaux, gants, tabliers, etc.), d'équipements médicaux et de pièces de rechange (p. ex. les respirateurs). C'est important pour pouvoir traiter leurs patients dans des conditions sûres.

Following the recommendations of the Belgian National Security Council regarding the coronavirus epidemic, the FAMHP encourages employees to work more from home. Therefore, we ask all our partners to submit their files to us electronically as much as possible.

Following the coronavirus epidemic (COVID-19), experts at FAMHP are actively monitoring the potential impact on the availability of medication and medical devices in Belgium. The FAMHP is also supporting the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in developing COVID-19 vaccines.

May employees of companies making, importing or distributing medical devices be present in the surgical area? Yes, but only under certain conditions.