Building Safe and Fair Workplaces: The Critical Role of Quality Infrastructure

Introduction

Quality infrastructure (QI) institutions, which initially focused primarily on technical and industrial sectors, now impact nearly every aspect of our lives. They influence how goods and services are produced and significantly affect the world of work, where safety, fairness, and dignity are essential. On a global scale, the International Labour Organization (ILO) sets the gold standard for workplace rights, creating norms that ensure decent working conditions for all.

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Enhancing Quality Infrastructure for Medical Technologies in the EU: Precision, Safety, and Innovation

By Ulrich Harmes-Liedtke, Ozan Aykurt and Folker Spitzenberger

The European Union is at the forefront of medical innovation, supported by a robust regulatory framework that ensures medical technologies’ safety and performance while actively supporting their quality and efficacy.

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