• 2025-03-25 10:37:19

The Thai FDA updated its change notification guidelines, effective 15 January 2025, focusing on model additions/removals and importer/manufacturer info updates for both IVD and non-IVD devices. The update allows modifications to groupings when adding or removing products within the same application. Additionally, adding models is now classified as a Major Change, requiring an extensive documentation.

• 2024-12-16 08:32:04

Following the Industry Consultation held from 25 January to 10 March 2023 and Sandbox Phase conducted from October 2023 to July 2024, the CSA, in collaboration with MoH, HSA, and Synapse launches the Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme for Medical Device [CLS(MD)] for public applications along with a set of publications as guidelines for the applicants. The program opens for voluntary enrollment on 16 October 2024 as part of Singapore’s effort to enhance cybersecurity awareness.

Manufacturers who wish to pursue one of the 4 cybersecurity levels should apply to Cybersecurity Certification Centre (CCC) through GoBusiness Licensing Portal https://www.gobusiness.gov.sg while inquiries can be sent to email: cls_md@csa.gov.sg.

• 2024-06-20 05:41:18

The rise of connected medical devices has revolutionized healthcare, but it has also introduced new cybersecurity challenges. To address these concerns, Singapore has implemented the CLS(MD) scheme, a collaborative effort to enhance medical device cybersecurity.
This article explores the latest updates on the CLS(MD) Sandbox program, its background, key details, and how medical device manufacturers can benefit from participation.

• 2023-12-26 02:27:39

Following the industrial consultation earlier this year, Cyber Security Agency (CSA) of Singapore is launching Sandbox as a voluntary trial program for Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme for Medical Devices (CLS(MD)). This program started on 20th October 2023 and will be held for 9 months. CSA is inviting medical device manufacturers to participate in Sandbox to have a first-mover advantage in enhancing the security of their products.

The Sandbox allows all parties involved to test out and give feedback on the requirements and application process for the CLS(MD) ahead of the scheme’s launch. Along with the launch of Sandbox program, CSA also published intensive set of regulations related to the requirements and implementation of CLS(MD).

• 2023-02-23 01:28:49

A consultation window for framework and implementation of the Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme for Medical Devices [CLS(MD)] was announced to be open for the public from January 23 to March 3, 2023.

• 2022-12-27 05:37:15

The Malaysia Medical Device Authority (MDA) published the updated Sixth Edition Guidance Document, “Requirement for Labelling of Medical Device” (MDA/GD/0026), on November 21, 2022. MDA has made a few changes, respectively. MDA/GD/0026 is intended to assist manufacturers and authorized representatives with guidance on the content of medical device labelling. Labelling is used to both identify particular medical devices and to convey safety and performance-related information to patients or users of medical devices.

• 2022-08-30 03:36:34

The Malaysian Medical Device Authority (MDA) issued the Fifth Edition Guidance for Labeling on Registered Medical Devices. The document's goal is to provide manufacturers and authorized representatives with a guidance on the content of medical device labelling.

• 2022-07-26 10:43:03

Given the international trend of more and more authorities requiring the implementation of Unique Device Identification, such as by US FDA, via the new European MDR, as well as by Taiwan FDA, Qualtech would like to share with our readers a useful tool to help you establish your UDI management system. That is, via the UDI Generator and Label Management System called "UDiBar" by WhaleTeq.

• 2022-02-18 09:44:59

On 9 December 2021, the Vietnamese government issued Decree No. 111/2021/ND-CP amending and supplementing a number of articles of Decree No. 43/2017/ND-CP on Goods Labels, including medical devices ("Decree 111"), which will take effect as of 15 February 2022.

• 2022-01-26 10:39:04

Malaysia's Medical Device Authority (MDA) has published the Fourth Edition of its Guidance Document on Medical Device Labelling Requirements. This guidance document is beneficial in informing stakeholders about the additional requirements and materials that must be included in medical device labelling marketed in Malaysia.