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MALAYSIA: Malaysia-China Joint Evaluation Pilot Programmed (Phase 2), 1st July to 30th September 2026 – June/July 2026

MALAYSIA: Malaysia-China Joint Evaluation Pilot Programmed (Phase 2), 1st July to 30th September 2026 – June/July 2026

  • 2026-07-27 03:03:43

The Medical Device Authority (MDA) of Malaysia has announced a commencement of the second phase of The Malaysia–China Joint Evaluation Pilot Programme upon successfulness of Malaysia–China Medical Device Regulatory Reliance Programme (Pilot Phase I) in 2025. Pilot phase 2 will run from 1 July 2026 to 30 September. The programme enables the MDA and China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) to conduct a collaborative joint evaluation of eligible medical device registration applications under the GHWP Common Evaluation Reliance Practice (CERP).

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China: Announcement of the National Medical Products Administration on Matters Concerning the Adjustment of Medical Device Classification (No. 52 of 2026) – June/July 2026

China: Announcement of the National Medical Products Administration on Matters Concerning the Adjustment of Medical Device Classification (No. 52 of 2026) – June/July 2026

  • 2026-07-27 01:56:36

On June 1, 2026, the NMPA issued an announcement to further clarify the work related to registration and filing following the adjustment of the management classification category of medical device products. The announcement covers various scenarios, including initial registration, renewal registration, and change registration, and sets forth corresponding requirements for the production, distribution, and import of the products.

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CHINA: Announcement of the National Medical Products Administration on Measures to Optimize Whole-Lifecycle Regulation to Support the Innovative Development of High-End Medical Devices (No. 63 of 2025) – JULY/AUGUST 2025

CHINA: Announcement of the National Medical Products Administration on Measures to Optimize Whole-Lifecycle Regulation to Support the Innovative Development of High-End Medical Devices (No. 63 of 2025) – JULY/AUGUST 2025

  • 2025-08-25 07:35:29

The NMPA has released new measures to foster innovation and strengthen regulation of high-end medical devices such as surgical robots, advanced imaging systems, AI medical devices, and innovative biomaterials. The policy emphasizes faster review pathways, improved standards, stronger lifecycle oversight, and enhanced international collaboration, aiming to accelerate market access and boost the global competitiveness of China's medical device industry.

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