COVID-19 Self-Tests Could Hit German Retail Shelves In A Matter Of Weeks
Executive Summary
In Germany, a draft reguation circulated to industry associations proposes the sale of COVID-19 antigen tests directly to the public. If the amendment to Germany's medical devices regulations is approved, the onus will be on manufacturers to submit viable tests for approval, with the country's in-vitro testing industry association suggesting that this could be achieved in a matter of weeks.
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