There are many standards published that guide and govern the levels of quality, safety, reliability, efficiency and compatibility in wheeled mobility and postural support.  The next two pages aim to provide a concise guide to how standards are produced and list some of the most relevant standards in this field.

About standards

Standards Listings

Medical Devices Directive revision

The European Commission have published the final text of Directive 2007/47/EC which amends the Medical Devices and Active Implantable Medical Devices Directives.

This follows a thorough going review of the existing provisions which was concluded with agreement of the changes in the Council of Ministers on 25 July 2007. Member States now have until 21 December 2008 to transpose the new Directive into national law. Following which there is a transition period for manufacturers to come into compliance by 21 March 2010.

Council Directive
93/42/EEC concerning
medical devices

Directive 2007/47/EC
(amendment directive)