IPI — International Procurement Instrument
Enables the EU to restrict access to European public procurement for companies and products from countries that do not offer reciprocal access to European companies. The first measure, adopted in 2025, excludes Chinese medical devices from tenders worth more than €5 million.
At a glance
- Legal reference
- Regulation (EU) 2022/1031
- Jurisdiction
- European Union
- Area
- EU–China: trade and investment
- Status
- In force
- Last reviewed
- Official text
- EUR-Lex · Regulation (EU) 2022/1031 ↗
Every date for International procurement (IPI)
- Regulation enters into force
- First measure: medical devices of Chinese origin excluded from tenders above €5 million
Economic operators and products originating in countries subject to IPI measures; EU contracting authorities; European companies using components from those countries in their bids.
How we helpPublic Tenders & Tender Office →- 01Check the origin of the products offered in tenders in the affected sector
- 02Assess alternative partners and supply chains for tenders above the threshold
Frequently asked questions on International procurement (IPI)
Enables the EU to restrict access to European public procurement for companies and products from countries that do not offer reciprocal access to European companies. The first measure, adopted in 2025, excludes Chinese medical devices from tenders worth more than €5 million.
Economic operators and products originating in countries subject to IPI measures; EU contracting authorities; European companies using components from those countries in their bids.
29 Aug 2022: Regulation enters into force; Jun 2025: First measure: medical devices of Chinese origin excluded from tenders above €5 million.
All known deadlines have already passed: the rule is fully operational and compliance must be maintained over time.
Check the origin of the products offered in tenders in the affected sector; Assess alternative partners and supply chains for tenders above the threshold.
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