EU Commission May Be Swamped As Notified Bodies Race To Start Line
Executive Summary
It is nearly six months since the EU's Medical Device and IVD Regulations entered into force. In 10 days' time, on Nov. 26, notified bodies can apply to be designated under the new rules. More are ready than expected. Can the European Commission cope?
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