EUROPEAN UNION (EU) Stricter rules for placing medical tests on the market | 25 May 2022 From 26 May 2022, new laws for in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDR) such as HIV testing, pregnancy tests, and COVID-19 tests are in effect. The guidelines will improve public health and patient safety for these devices, putting EU law in line with technological advancements and medical research progress. It also ensures equitable market access for manufacturers by unifying market access standards acros...