EU moves to block Chinese medical device suppliers from public contracts worth over $5.6M
The European Union has implemented a significant measure to restrict Chinese medical device suppliers from public contracts exceeding 5 million euros. This action is part of the EU's broader strategy to address trade imbalances and discriminatory practices in procurement markets. The measure is set to take effect on June 30, 2025, and covers a substantial portion of the EU's medical device procurement market.
- ▪The European Commission adopted its first measure under the International Procurement Instrument to block Chinese suppliers.
- ▪The measure targets public procurement contracts for medical devices valued above 5 million euros.
- ▪Approximately 59% of the total EU medical device procurement market is affected by this decision.
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<img src="https://static.cryptobriefing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/18032133/china-blocks-eu-companies-from-medical-device-contracts-in-t-1-800x420.jpeg" alt="EU moves to block Chinese medical device suppliers from public contracts worth over $5.6M" class="w-full aspect-[19/10] object-cover" /> EU moves to block Chinese medical device suppliers from public contracts worth over $5.6M The European Commission's first use of its International Procurement Instrument targets Chinese medical devices, covering roughly 59% of the EU's procurement market in the sector. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team May. 18, 2026 The European Union just fired its most concrete shot yet in the growing trade standoff with China.
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