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Written question asked by Justin Madders (Labour) on Friday, 13 March 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 March 2020. It was answered by Nadine Dorries (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 March 2020 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Medical Equipment: Certification Quality Marks

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the Government's policy is on the (a) recognition and (b) enforcement of CE Marking requirements for (i) medical devices and (ii) in vitro diagnostics; whether the Government has plans to implement the in vitro diagnostic medical devices regulation; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

The United Kingdom has left the European Union and entered a transition period from 1 February to 31 December 2020. During this period the Government will forge new partnerships with the EU and the rest of world.

Both the EU and the UK are committed to agreeing a future partnership by the end of 2020 and are working to achieve this. The UK will continue to ensure fast access to devices for patients and maintain high standards of patient safety.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
29232
Session
2019-21
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Medical equipment Screening Regulation Certification quality marks
Link
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