The European Union officially released the In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) in 2017, replacing the previous In Vitro Diagnostic Directive (IVDD). The IVDR came into effect in May 2022, but the European Parliament approved a proposal in April 2024 to extend the transition period, with the longest extension possible until 2029. https://www.proregulations.com..../eu-in-vitro-diagnos