Objectives and measures for circular economy and resource conservation from all relevant strategies are to be brought together in it and thus make a significant contribution to reducing environmental pollution. The VDGH supports the objectives of the NKWS. When developing measures, the specific requirements of the IVD and LSR industries must be considered and harmonized at an early stage.
In a nutshell: The Association of the Diagnostics Industry (VDGH)
As a trade association, the German Diagnostics Industry Association (VDGH) represents the interests of more than 100 companies operating in Germany with a total turnover of 6.8 billion euros in 2022. They manufacture examination systems and reagents for the diagnosis of human diseases, which generate a turnover of more than 3.5 billion euros, as well as instruments, reagents, test systems and consumables for research in the life sciences, which generate a turnover of 3.3 billion euros.
