Team-NB publishes position paper on conformity assessment following down-classification of SARS-CoV-2 IVDs

This regulatory update summarises the Team-NB Position Paper adopted on 12 December 2025, which describes how IVD Notified Bodies will handle conformity assessments following the down-classification of SARS-CoV-2 in vitro diagnostic devices under Regulation (EU) 2017/746 (IVDR). The document reflects the IVD Expert Panel scientific advice published in January 2025 and the subsequent update of MDCG 2020-16 Revision 4, detailing classification changes, certification scenarios, and manufacturer obligations related to SARS-CoV-2 tests.