The transition to the new In vitro diagnostic regulation (IVDR) will require adopting a life-cycle approach. The purpose of the IVDR is to ensure that all in vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical devices used in the EU are compliant, therefore medical device and diagnostic companies will need to develop a strategy and plan to effectively for obtaining CE mark for IVD devices. This brochure offers guidance on how to build an IVDR strategy and breaks down the key changes from the directive to the regulation, as well as essential information of the IVDR.