# Directive 98/79/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 October 1998 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices, Article 3: Essential requirements

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Devices must meet the essential requirements set out in Annex I which apply to them, taking account of the intended purpose of the devices concerned.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/1998/79/article/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-1998-79/article-3
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