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Saatja: [email protected] Saaja: [email protected] Teema: End of the year SoHO newsletter Kuupäev: 2023-12-20 15:36 Dear national competent authorities for blood, tissues & cells and organs, We are writing to update you on our recent activities and some more general news. 1. EU4Health work programme for 2024 has been adopted * The EU4Health Work programme for 2024 has been adopted and published: <https://health.ec.europa.eu/publications/2024-eu4health-work-programme_en> https://health.ec.europa.eu/publications/2024-eu4health-work-programme_en and includes, for SoHO, activities strengthening the implementation of the legislation on blood, tissues and cells and organs and in particular: o Procurement on organisational support to Member States to implement the new Regulation on Substances of Human Origin for an amount of 5.400.000 € o Procurement on regulatory coherence on Substances of Human Origin based therapies for an amount of 500.000€. * If you wish to stay informed on this and other calls, we invite you to follow the <https://ec.europa.eu/health/funding/eu4health_en> EU4Health webpage where additional information is available. 2. A new infographic is available on organs, blood, tissues and cells in the EU We would like to announce that an updated <https://health.ec.europa.eu/publications/infographic-organs-blood-tissues-and-cells-eu_en> infographic on organs, blood, tissues and cells in the EU is now published on our website. Extracts for each sector are also available in the thematic landing pages on our <https://health.ec.europa.eu/blood-tissues-cells-and-organs_en> website. 3. Updated list of SoHO stakeholders organisations. The SoHO team has published a permanent call for expressions of interest aiming to establish a list of eligible stakeholder organisations interested in participating in <https://health.ec.europa.eu/blood-tissues-cells-and-organs/events_en?f%5B0%5D=topic_topic%3A46&f%5B1%5D=topic_topic%3A47&f%5B2%5D=topic_topic%3A48&f%5B3%5D=topic_topic%3A49&f%5B4%5D=topic_topic%3A93> ad-hoc meetings between SoHO stakeholders and representatives of members of the Competent Authorities on Substances of Human Origin Expert Group (CASoHO E01718). Applications are collected and, when few are available, are evaluated according to two main criteria: * Being a European (Union)-level association / organisation (or even at international / global level) * Having an impact on the Substances of Human Origin sector The latest version of the list is now available at the <mailto:https://health.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2023-12/btco_ad-hoc-meetings-stakeholders_en.pdf> following link. 4. Job opportunity at ECDC: Principal Expert SoHO ECDC now has a vacant position Principal Expert SoHO that might be of your interest. ECDC offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment where one can thrive and make a significant impact. To learn more about this and other positions available at ECDC and submit your application, please visit ECDC recruitment page at <https://erecruitment.ecdc.europa.eu/VacancyAnnouncements/76_RR_EU_Vacancy_Notice.pdf> 76_RR_EU_Vacancy_Notice.pdf (europa.eu). There, you will find detailed job descriptions and instructions on how to apply. The deadline for application is 31st January 2024. If you have any questions about the application process or would like further information about the position or ECDC, please feel free to reach out to the <mailto:[email protected]> ECDC SoHO team directly. This is the last newsletter for 2023. This has been a remarkable year for the sector as a political agreement on the Regulation on standards of quality and safety for SoHO was reached between the European Parliament and the Council! We hope that 2024 will offer the opportunity to celebrate it with you. Please note that the Commission will be closed from Monday 25 December 2023 to Tuesday 02 January 2024 included. Until then, we remain available for further clarification on our personal email or at <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]. Cheers to the new year! Wishing you a happy holiday season from the SoHO team! The SoHO team. European Commission DG SANTE (Health and Food Safety) Unit D2 – Medical Products: quality, safety, innovation Office address: Rue Breydel 2, 06/004, B-1049 Brussels/Belgium <http://ec.europa.eu/health/blood_tissues_organs/policy/index_en.htm> http://ec.europa.eu/health/blood_tissues_organs/policy/index_en.htm