e-labeling is bound to happen - but not anytime soon

The updated Medical Device Directive opens door to e-labeling or "alternative labeling". According to Jaap Laufer of Emergo Group, we have a glimpse of it coming at some point - but not anytime soon.

There are two problems that stand in the way:

There exists an enormous diversity of languages in Europe. And there is no dominant language - in fact, the moment this would be suggested, the smaller countries would balk.

Internet penetration varies greatly across Europe. Estonia and Holland have achieved almost 100% Internet penetration. On the other hand, across Greece, Portugal, and southern parts of Italy, Internet access can be sporadic. As a result, requiring the use of a computer to read device labeling is unrealistic.

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