• 2026-01-30 07:13:08

Thailand has updated its medical device labeling and IFU regulation, which will take effect on June 20, 2026. The new regulations expand the scope to include Software as Medical Device (SaMD), reusable surgical and dental instruments, and medical device accessories. Manufacturers and Importers are granted transition period until June 20, 2028, to transition from the 2020 requirements to the new 2025 requirements. Medical device companies marketing products in Thailand must update their labeling and IFU to comply with this updated announcement by the enforcement deadline.

• 2026-01-30 04:16:17

NMPA released the 2025 Catalog of High-End Medical Devices for Priority Approval to expedite the registration process for innovative high-end medical devices.

• 2026-01-30 03:45:43

The NMPA issued revised regulation on the administration of export sales certificates of medical devices, effective May 1, 2026.

• 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.

• 2025-07-14 01:44:36

The NMPA issued the Catalog of Medical Devices Exempt from Clinical Evaluation (2025), which took effect on May 12, 2025.

• 2025-04-24 07:49:13

The National Medical Products Administration has further adjusted and optimized certain provisions of the Announcement on Matters Concerning the Production of Imported Medical Device Products by Domestic Enterprises in China, originally issued in September 2020.

• 2025-04-24 08:15:56

The National Medical Products Administration has organized and revised the Key Points and Determination Principles for the Inspection of Medical Device Clinical Trial Projects, which will come into effect on May 1, 2025.

• 2025-03-25 03:01:27

Effective March 1, 2025, all medical device advertisement applications must be submitted exclusively through the online Google Form platform. This transition is designed to enhance operational efficiency, simplify the submission process, and provide a smoother, more user-friendly experience for all applicants.

• 2024-11-04 08:50:30

Thai FDA introduced new guidelines for handling the registration of medical devices under Notified (Class 2 & 3) and Licensed (Class 4) Medical Device. Thai FDA permitted referencing of previously approved dossiers when applying for brand name changes ("Refer") and for the transfer of medical device licenses between medical device establishment ("Transfer"). This move aimed to streamline the regulatory process, reduce redundant dossier reviews, and simplify licensing in Thailand's medical device sector.

• 2024-09-17 02:22:43

The Thai FDA has announced significant regulatory changes to accelerate the approval process for medical device manufacturing and importation. Effective June 6, 2024, these changes aim to reduce redundancy in documentation without compromising product safety or quality. This streamlined approach is expected to foster innovation, attract foreign investment, and enhance Thailand's position as a regional healthcare hub.