# The Medical Devices Regulations 2002, Regulation 46: Choice of approved bodies and conformity assessment bodies

Extent: E+W+S

Where a conformity assessment procedure involves the intervention of an approved body, including work which may be carried out by a third country conformity assessment body, the manufacturer of a device or the manufacturer’s UK responsible person may apply to any approved body or third country conformity assessment body to carry out tasks under that procedure which are within the framework of tasks which the body is designated to carry out.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/618/regulation/46 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/medical-devices-regulations-2002/regulation-46
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