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Commission examines countervailing measures against Chinese medical devices

In a new report, the EU Commission concludes that European manufacturers of medical devices are being discriminated against in the Chinese procurement market. It now examines whether to restrict market access for Chinese medical devices under the International Procurement Instrument.

By Table.Briefings

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EU HTA Regulation comes in light version

The controversial project of an EU-wide clinical evaluation of medicinal products and medical devices (Health Technology Assessment, HTA) is coming to an end after years of wrangling. The agreement reached between Parliament and the Council in the summer has now been formally confirmed by the European Parliament. However, there will be no binding assessment of clinical benefit for all member states.

By Eugenie Ankowitsch