2020/0377(NLE)COM(2020)849

Recommendation on COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests and Result Recognition

Council Recommendation on a common framework for the use and validation of rapid antigen tests and the mutual recognition of COVID-19 test results in the EU 2021/C 24/01

Stage: In force, reached 22 Jan 2021
Procedure: Recommendation · Non-legislative enactment
Last activity: 22 Jan 2021

2 entries · record as of 12 Oct 2026

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Latest: Formal adoption by the Council, 21 Jan 2021.

18 Dec 2020
- Adoption by Commission
21 Jan 2021
- Formal adoption by the Council

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The Council recommendation sets a common EU framework for the use and validation of rapid antigen tests and for mutual recognition of COVID-19 test results across member states. It affects national health authorities, test manufacturers, and cross-border travelers relying on test documentation. The measure is in force.

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