Notified body
Notified bodies are independent organizations designated by a Member State and assessed by joint assessment teams. Most devices above class I under the MDR, and most IVDs under the IVDR, need one, and the manufacturer can choose any notified body designated for its type of device.
‘notified body’ means a conformity assessment body designated in accordance with this Regulation;
EU MDR, Article 2(42)
‘notified body’ means a conformity assessment body designated in accordance with this Regulation;
IVDR, Article 2(34)