Sixty-five guidance documents on medical devices and diagnostics issued by regulatory authorities from around the world were added to Medtech Insight’sGuidance Tracker in the past month.
Global Medtech Guidance Tracker: May 2024
Stay current on regulatory guidelines from around the world with Medtech Insight's Guidance Tracker. Sixty-five documents have been posted on the tracker since its last update.

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Medical devices, diagnostics, and equipment face tariffs announced by President Donald Trump, despite industry pleas for exemption. The tariffs, ranging from 10%-49%, impact most countries trading with the US, potentially hindering innovation and increasing costs in the medtech sector.
Stay current on regulatory guidelines from around the world with Medtech Insight's Guidance Tracker. Over 40 documents have been posted on the tracker since its last update.
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