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Updated 20 August 2026

Notified Body Availability 2026

A public-evidence tracker for MDR notified-body intake. Only current, attributable statements are treated as verified; device-specific availability still requires direct confirmation.

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MDR Notified Body Availability — Public Evidence Check

How to read this tracker: a sector survey cannot establish whether a named NB will accept a specific application. ✓ VERIFIED means a current public statement was located; CONTACT NB means no comparable current public intake statement was verified during this update. Always check the live NANDO scope and obtain written confirmation from the NB. Last checked: 20 August 2026.
Notified Body NB ID Scope Check Public Intake Evidence Current Finding Timeline Evidence
BSI
BSI Group Netherlands B.V.
2797 (EU NB) Verify applicable codes in NANDO Published✓ VERIFIED July 2026 BSI publication: no restrictions; accepting MDR/IVDR applications for all device types. Stage lead times published; no total-time guarantee
DNV
DNV MEDCERT GmbH
0482 Verify applicable codes in NANDO Not verifiedCONTACT NB No comparable current public intake statement verified in this update. Request device-specific estimate
NSAI
National Standards Authority of Ireland
0050 Verify applicable codes in NANDO Not verifiedCONTACT NB No comparable current public intake statement verified in this update. Request device-specific estimate
GMED
LNE-GMED, Paris
0459 Verify applicable codes in NANDO Not verifiedCONTACT NB No comparable current public intake statement verified. Use the Commission's July 2026 fee-link list for the NB's current published standard fees. Request device-specific estimate
TÜV SÜD
TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH
0123 Verify applicable codes in NANDO Not verifiedCONTACT NB No comparable current public intake statement verified in this update. Request device-specific estimate
TÜV Rheinland
TÜV Rheinland LGA Products GmbH
0197 Verify applicable codes in NANDO Not verifiedCONTACT NB No comparable current public intake statement verified. Check its current standard-fee publication via the Commission list. Request device-specific estimate
Dekra
DEKRA Certification B.V.
0344 Verify applicable codes in NANDO Not verifiedCONTACT NB No comparable current public intake statement verified for this entity in this update. Request device-specific estimate
SGS
SGS Belgium NV / SGS FIMKO
1639 Verify applicable codes in NANDO Not verifiedCONTACT NB No comparable current public intake statement verified in this update. Request device-specific estimate

Official MDR Survey Context

32,898
MDR applications filed
to 28 February 2026
18,010
MDR certificates issued
to 28 February 2026
51%
of responding NBs reported
13–18 month MDR average

Source: European Commission 20th NB Survey, published 2 July 2026 (data as of 28 February 2026). Application and certificate totals are not one-to-one, so their difference must not be presented as a pending backlog or the ratio as a certification success rate. The reported 13–18 month figure is an average at responding-NB level from written agreement to certificate issuance.

Official Sources to Check Before Contacting an NB

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Notified Bodies have capacity for MDR certification in 2026?

BSI's July 2026 publication states no capacity restrictions and acceptance of MDR and IVDR applications for all device types. This update did not verify comparable current public intake statements for the other named NBs. That does not mean they are closed: ask each NB to confirm availability for the exact device, procedure, technologies and sites.

How long does MDR certification take in 2026?

The Commission's 20th survey reports that 51% of responding NBs averaged 13–18 months and 31% averaged 19–24 months from written agreement to new MDR certificate issuance. These are NB-level averages, not per-class medians or device-specific commitments. BSI separately publishes current stage lead times, including earliest audit scheduling after written agreement.

Which Notified Body is fastest for Class IIa MDR certification?

There is no authoritative EU ranking of the fastest NB for Class IIa. First filter the live NANDO list by the applicable device and conformity-assessment codes, then compare complete-application requirements, earliest contract and audit dates, product-review estimate, permitted interruptions and total cost.

Can I switch Notified Body if mine is too slow?

Switching is possible, but the incoming NB must perform sufficient assessment to support its own decision. Plan withdrawal, certificate and surveillance implications, information transfer and new contracting with both NBs. IR 2026/977 applies from 25 February 2027, but its stage timelines have specific start points and permitted interruptions; they do not guarantee an overall completion date.

How does ECP help manufacturers find available Notified Bodies?

ECP routes a structured device description — risk class, applicable MDR/IVDR designation codes, technologies, sites, target markets and documentation status — to potential providers. The notified body remains responsible for confirming designation scope, accepting the application and issuing its own quotation and timeline.

Submit a request — ECP checks live NB availability across its network

Describe the device once and receive responses from potential providers. Confirm NANDO scope, current intake, quotation assumptions and timelines directly with the notified body before lodging an application.

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