International standard EN 15223-1 to replace EN 980 as Europe’s symbols standard

As of 31 January 2013, the familiar and well-used horizontal EU labelling standard for medical devices, EN 980 – which applies to medical devices and in vitro diagnostics across the board – is being replaced with a globally recognised standard: EN ISO 15223-1.

As of 31 January 2013, the familiar and well-used horizontal EU labelling standard for medical devices, EN 980 – which applies to medical devices and in vitro diagnostics across the board – is being replaced with a globally recognised standard: EN ISO 15223-1.

EN ISO 15223-1 – Medical devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be...

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