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SINGAPORE: HSA responds to consultation on proposed AI-SaMD licensing and registration exemption for selected public healthcare entities – February/March 2026

SINGAPORE: HSA responds to consultation on proposed AI-SaMD licensing and registration exemption for selected public healthcare entities – February/March 2026

  • 2026-04-02 01:20:01

Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has responded to feedback from its public consultation on a proposed regulatory sandbox that exempts selected low‑risk artificial intelligence software as a medical device (AI‑SaMD) from manufacturer licensing and product registration requirements under controlled conditions. The sandbox aims to balance regulatory oversight and innovation by allowing public healthcare institutions to develop and deploy AI tools for non‑critical medical conditions while collecting real‑world insights to inform future regulatory frameworks.

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Qualech Webinar: From Paperwork to Practice – Mastering EU MDR Technical Documentation – April 2026

Qualech Webinar: From Paperwork to Practice – Mastering EU MDR Technical Documentation – April 2026

  • 2026-04-01 07:49:34

Qualtech invites you to a free webinar on April 17, 2026, on mastering Technical Documentation under the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR). Regulatory expert Dr. Arkan Zwick will share practical guidance on MDR documentation, Annex XVI requirements, legacy device transitions, and working with notified bodies. The session provides valuable insights for all medical device manufacturers currently active in, or planning to enter, the European market.

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MALAYSIA: MDA Regulatory Updates – Requirement of Labelling Guidance Document & HSA Verification Approvals – February/March 2026

MALAYSIA: MDA Regulatory Updates – Requirement of Labelling Guidance Document & HSA Verification Approvals – February/March 2026

  • 2026-04-01 07:01:44

The Medical Device Authority (MDA), Malaysia, announces two key updates for medical device registration. The latest labelling guidance introduces e-labelling requirements, while conformity assessments conducted by Singapore's Health Sciences Authority (HSA) are now recognized through a verification-based process. These updates aim to streamline registration and ensure compliance for medical devices in Malaysia.

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Thailand: Malaysia MDA - Thai FDA Pilot Project - January/February 2026

Thailand: Malaysia MDA - Thai FDA Pilot Project - January/February 2026

  • 2026-02-26 07:44:34

The Thai Food and Drug Administration (Thai FDA) and the Medical Device Authority (MDA) of Malaysia have initiated the Pilot Reliance Project, a joint effort to facilitate medical device registration by recognizing each othe's regulatory approvals. The pilot project is effective from February 2026 until 30 April 2026.

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Qualtech Webinar: Expert Insights - EU MDR Updates 2026 – February 2026

Qualtech Webinar: Expert Insights - EU MDR Updates 2026 – February 2026

  • 2026-01-20 03:48:00

Join Qualtech's free webinar "Expert Insights - EU MDR Updates 2026" on February 12, 2026, to gain practical insights and stay up to date with the most recent developments in the European Medical Device Regulation. This session will assist you and your organization to confidently navigate EU MDR requirements and prepare for the end of the transition period. Stay informed, stay compliant, and turn MDR challenges into opportunities.

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HONG KONG:  MANDATORY MDACS LISTING FOR DH MEDICAL DEVICE PROCUREMENT STAGE C, EFFECTIVE 23 MARCH 2026 – November/December 2025

HONG KONG: MANDATORY MDACS LISTING FOR DH MEDICAL DEVICE PROCUREMENT STAGE C, EFFECTIVE 23 MARCH 2026 – November/December 2025

  • 2025-12-26 02:17:11

The Hong Kong Department of Health (DH) is enhancing its medical device procurement strategy under MDACS. Following the implementation of Stage B on 1st November 2024, DH will introduce Stage C which will take effect on 23 March 2026. Under this enhanced measure, all applicable medical devices classified as Class II-IV or B-D procured by DH must be listed under MDACS. This policy aims to strengthen public health protection by ensuring the safety, quality and performance of medical devices used in public healthcare facilities, while also promoting wider adoption of MDACS in preparation for future statutory regulation.

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MALAYSIA: Updated in Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) and establishment guide to medical device registration submission in MeDC@St for Conducting Assessment By Way of Verification (MDA/GD/0068) and (MDA/GD/0070) – September/October 2025

MALAYSIA: Updated in Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) and establishment guide to medical device registration submission in MeDC@St for Conducting Assessment By Way of Verification (MDA/GD/0068) and (MDA/GD/0070) – September/October 2025

  • 2025-10-27 03:24:28

The Malaysia Medical Device Authority (MDA) has published the latest Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) guide and establishment guide to medical device registration submission in MeDC@St for Conducting Assessment by Way of Verification process, which includes updates on additional recognized regulatory authorities and revised verification procedures to help establishments streamline registration and ensure regulatory compliance.

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