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Information found on this page is provided solely as a service to our visitors. This information is subject to change and Eisner Safety Consultants makes no guarantees that this information is correct and up-to-date.

Language Requirements in the
European Economic Area for 
Medical Devices

Belgium
Dutch, French and German - any one of the above as required by the professional user and all three for patient use.

Denmark
Danish - English was allowed for professional-use active implantable medical devices until June 1998.

Finland
Finnish and Swedish - Information accompanying the device must be in Finnish, Swedish or English, unless the information takes the form of generally known directions or warning symbols. Information intended for users or patients to ensure the safe use of the device must be in Finnish and Swedish.

Germany
German - other EU languages may be used for non-safety data.

Iceland
Icelandic - other languages (Finnish, Swedish) understandable to professional user may be used.

Luxembourg
English accepted for professional use - patient information in French, German and Liezeburgish.

Netherlands
Dutch - English may be negotiated for professional use.

Norway
Norwegian - English accepted for professional use.

Sweden
Swedish - English may be negotiated for professional use.

Switzerland
French, German and Italian - Romanish also acceptable

UK
English on label - other EU languages accepted on insert if language stated on label.

In Austria, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain only the national languages may be used.

 
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