Canada Seeking Input On Consensus Standard Recognition Draft Policy
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Priority review of recognized medical device consensus standards by Canada's Therapeutic Products Programme (TPP) will be given to those addressing issues germane to several types of devices, according to the draft Policy on Recognition and Use of Standards under Canada's Medical Devices Regulation.
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