Regulatory Fragmentation in Europe and Its Risks for Patient Access and Safety: Subcontracting Work Flow Steps of In-House Diagnostic Procedures
Clin Chem. 2025 Oct 14:hvaf123. doi: 10.1093/clinchem/hvaf123. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT The European Union (EU) In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) imposes stringent obligations on laboratories using in-house in vitro diagnostic devices (IH-IVDs), yet offers limited clarity on whether discrete work flow steps may be subcontracted while maintaining compliance with Article 5(5). This Special Report … Read more
