Medtech Companies Could Face Sanctions As Italy Enforces Own Advertising Rules Under MDR
Executive Summary
Italy is applying medtech advertising rules that are stricter than those of its fellow EU members. The situation looks likely to persist, and companies could face sanctions if they contravene Italy’s laws until the courts review this European anomaly.
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