EU IVDR Amending Regulation Published And Staggered Grace Periods Now Official
Executive Summary
The text amending the IVD Regulation, taking the pressure of the entire sector, has now been officially published. But clarification is needed regarding timelines for compliance for in-house IVDs.
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