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Update of harmonised technical standards for medical sterilisers, steam boilers and hearing aids in the EU

07 Apr 2026 Effective: 01 Apr 2026 24 views
Who is affected:
Manufacturers, importers and distributors of medical sterilisers, steam boilers and hearing aids

Summary

The European Commission updates the technical standards that small medical sterilisers, stainless steel boilers and hearing aids must meet to circulate freely in the European market.

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This Implementing Decision amends Decision 2021/1182 to update references to European harmonised standards in three product categories: small steam sterilisers for medical use, stainless steel steam boilers and electroacoustic hearing aids. Harmonised standards are key because they confer a presumption of conformity wi…

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Full official title

OJ:L_202600760: Decisión de Ejecución (UE) 2026/760 de la Comisión, de 1 de abril de 2026, por la que se modifica la Decisión de Ejecución (UE) 2021/1182 en lo que respecta a las normas armonizadas sobre esterilizadores para uso médico (esterilizadores de vapor de agua pequeños), calderas de vapor de acero inoxidable y electroacústica (audífonos)

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SMEs Technology Healthcare

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