In the July 9, 2014, Federal Register, FDA announced modifications to the list of recognized standards the Agency uses in premarket reviews (FDA Recognized Consensus Standards). The publication, Modifications to the List of Recognized Standards, Recognition List Number: 036, will assist manufacturers that declare conformity with consensus standards to meet certain requirements for medical devices.

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