Swiss parliament approves MRA (mutual recognition agreement) with EU but political opposition could derail process
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
The Swiss parliament has approved the government's proposed trade deal with the European Union, including a mutual recognition agreement covering medical devices. If ratified, recognised conformity assessment bodies in the EU will be able to certify products which can be placed on the Swiss market without having to undergo further approval procedures, and vice versa.