• 2026-07-27 03:54:16

HSA has recently stepped up its efforts to combat illegal and unregistered health products through both consumer advisories and enforcement activities. In its latest announcements, HSA warned against the online purchase of contact lenses and reported the removal of 959 illegal health product listings, with unregistered contact lenses accounting for over 82% of the cases. The authority also reminded sellers that non-compliance may result in enforcement actions, including product seizures, investigations, prosecution, fines and imprisonment. These developments highlight Singapore's continued focus on protecting public health and strengthening oversight of regulated medical devices.

• 2025-10-27 03:54:41

The Thai FDA joined forces with the CPPD Police raided a warehouse in Samut Prakan Province and discovered it was a source of illegally imported contact lenses and other health products. Over 114,000 items worth more than 11 million baht were seized. This operation highlights the Thai FDA's ongoing efforts to protect consumers from unapproved health products and reinforce strict regulatory enforcement against illegal imports in Thailand.

• 2025-02-21 05:20:11

Japan's contact lens market is growing rapidly, driven by high myopia rates, aesthetic preferences, and strong domestic demand. A robust network of 2,340+ ophthalmology departments and qualified eye care professionals support the growth of the contact lens market in Japan. Daily disposables dominate this market, supported by a well-established ophthalmology infrastructure. Qualtech offers valuable insights of the Japanese contact lens market in this article, revealing a promising opportunity for foreign manufacturers.

• 2025-01-22 07:16:29

This guidance provides detailed instructions on assigning Master Unique Device Identification Device Identifiers (Master UDI-DIs) to contact lenses.

• 2024-06-20 06:42:03

South Korea boasts a thriving contact lens market. Driven by a high prevalence of myopia (nearsightedness) and a growing preference for stylish and functional eyewear, Korea presents a lucrative opportunity for global contact lens manufacturers. This article explores the factors fueling the Korean contact lens market, the reasons why it’s ripe for foreign investment, and the key considerations for success.

• 2023-11-20 02:49:24

A regulation governing the assignment of Unique Device Identifiers (UDI) for contact lenses has been published.

• 2022-02-18 08:27:38

The Medical Devices Authority (MDA) announced the notification prohibiting the sale of optical devices and contact lenses on any e-marketing platform except registered optometrists, opticians, and businesses registered with SSM, following standards published on the Malaysian Optical Council (MOC) official website.

• 2020-06-16 05:48:04

This is a specific pre-clinical testing guidance for products classified under Soft (hydrophilic) contact lens in Taiwan. The guidance provided a clear standard of (1) product description and specification, and (2) safety and performance data.

• 2020-07-31 10:15:03

In order to effectively control Medical Device and in accordance with International Medical Device Control have agreed to classified Contact Lens Care Products as Notified Medical Device.

• 2020-02-14 15:25:25

On 13 November 2017, Medical Device Authority (MDA) released the Medical Device (Declaration) Order 2017, which comes into operation on 1st of January, 2018. In this order, the MDA declares “Non-Corrective Contact Lenses”, also commercially known as “Cosmetic Contact Lenses”, as legitimate medical device.