The National Organisation for Statutory Health Insurance (GKV-SV) has published the update of product group 54 "care products intendet for consumption".
The update regards definitory aspects of the product group as well as new requirements for the follwing subgroups:
- Absorbant Bed Protection Pads
- Requirements regarding absorption properties
- Protective Clothing
- Fingerlings
- Disposable gloves
- Medical face masks
- FFP 2 Masks
- other protective clothing
- Other care aids intended for consumption
- Desinfectant
A complete overview of the changes made to PG 54 can be found in the document published by the GKV-SV..
Our Recommendation to all Affected Manufacturers
Manufacturers of the affected product group should ensure the continued listing of their products in the HMV by informing themselves about the specific amended definitions and standards listed in the update document mentioned.
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