On Tuesday, 11 May, the European Union’s Health Security Committee (HSC) updated the common list of Covid-19 rapid antigen tests approved in the European Union (see EUROPE 12661/21). This list now includes 83 antigen tests, and for 35 of them, the results are mutually recognised by Member States.
“Having a wider list of recognised rapid antigen tests will also make it easier for citizens to benefit from Digital Green Certificates”, said European Commissioner for Health Stella Kyriakides in a press release.
To see the new common list, visit https://bit.ly/2SDhSpn
In addition, the European Commission and the Joint Research Centre (JRC) have agreed on a new procedure for updating the common list of antigen tests approved in the EU. Manufacturers can now submit data on their tests that meet the set criteria (e.g., minimum of 90% sensitivity) and are administered only by professionals.
In collaboration with the JRC and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), a new group of experts—created by the Health Security Committee—will work on a procedure for conducting independent studies designed to validate the clinical performance of antigen tests. (Original version in French by Mathieu Bion)