The European Diagnostic Manufacturers Association (EDMA) was founded to represent national associations of the in vitro diagnostics (IVD) industry at European level in 1979. Since then, the activities, profile and strength of the association have constantly increased, as has its membership: EDMA currently represents not only 22 national associations, but also 43 leading companies that reinforce the association’s influence and visibility vis-à-vis the European institutions. Through its national associations, EDMA represents more than 500 companies (and 700 legal entities) that are engaged in the research, development, manufacture or distribution of in vitro diagnostic products in Europe.