The declaration provided for in article L. 5221-3 is made by the manufacturer or his authorised representative, the importer, distributor or exporter of in vitro diagnostic medical devices.
The same natural or legal person may declare several activities.
The manufacturer or its authorised representative is not required to declare itself as an importer or distributor for the in vitro diagnostic medical devices it places on the market. Importers are not required to declare themselves as distributors for the in vitro diagnostic medical devices they import.
The declaration is sent to the Director General of the Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé, by registered post with acknowledgement of receipt.