EC restrict Chinese participation in medical devices procurement - This response is proportionate to China's barriers.

The European Commission decided to exclude Chinese companies from EU government purchases of medical devices exceeding €5 million.
This measure follows the conclusions of the first investigation under the International Procurement Instrument (IPI), and allows no more than 50% of inputs from China for successful bids.

This response is proportionate to China's barriers, while ensuring that all the necessary medical devices are available for the EU healthcare system. Exceptions will be in place where no alternative suppliers exist. The measures are consistent with the EU's international obligations, including under the WTO framework, as the EU has no binding procurement commitments vis-à-vis China.

The measure seeks to incentivise China to cease its discrimination against EU firms and EU-made medical devices and treat EU companies with the same openness as the EU does with Chinese companies and products. This is a response to China's longstanding exclusion of EU-made medical devices from Chinese government contracts.