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QUALTECH WEBINAR:  ENTERING JAPAN AND SOUTH KOREA: UNDERSTANDING PMDA AND MFDS REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICAL DEVICES – SEPTEMBER 2025

QUALTECH WEBINAR: ENTERING JAPAN AND SOUTH KOREA: UNDERSTANDING PMDA AND MFDS REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICAL DEVICES – SEPTEMBER 2025

  • 2025-08-15 01:48:59

On September 4th, join Qualtech for an insightful webinar, "Entering Japan and South Korea: Understanding PMDA and MFDS Requirements for Medical Devices". This session will offer practical guidance on navigating the regulatory systems of Japan and South Korea – ideal for companies seeking to accelerate market entry and avoid compliance-related issues.

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MALAYSIA : Updated in Harmonised Borderline Products in ASEAN (MDA/GD/0063) and Harmonised Classification of Medical Devices in ASEAN (MDA/GD/0062) – June/July 2025

MALAYSIA : Updated in Harmonised Borderline Products in ASEAN (MDA/GD/0063) and Harmonised Classification of Medical Devices in ASEAN (MDA/GD/0062) – June/July 2025

  • 2025-07-10 10:02:10

The Malaysia Medical Device Authority (MDA) has published the latest edition of Harmonised Borderline Products in ASEAN which provides an updated classifications list for products that may fall under medical device regulations across ASEAN member states. This update helps establishments to determine their products classification (medical device or non-medical device).

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MALAYSIA: MDA Issue New Guidance Document on Importation of Medical Device for Re-Export (IRE) – May/June 2025

MALAYSIA: MDA Issue New Guidance Document on Importation of Medical Device for Re-Export (IRE) – May/June 2025

  • 2025-05-29 09:42:50

Malaysia Medical Device Authority (MDA) authority issues the new guidance documents of Importation of Medical Device for Re-export (IRE), MDA/GD/0069 in March 2025. This guidance document outlines the procedure for importing medical devices into Malaysia for re-export purposes. It is particularly beneficial for importers and manufacturers by providing clear regulatory steps, approval requirements, and compliance guidelines to facilitate smooth procedure.

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MALAYSIA: MDA advise Establishments to Submit Medical Device Re-Registration Applications One Prior to Certificate Expiration Date - July 2024

MALAYSIA: MDA advise Establishments to Submit Medical Device Re-Registration Applications One Prior to Certificate Expiration Date - July 2024

  • 2024-07-30 03:35:49

The Medical Device Authority (MDA) announced the applications for medical device re-registration must be submitted online using MeDC@St 2.0+, in accordance with the Guidelines for Re-Registration of Registered Medical Devices (MD/GL/08). One year prior to the certificate expiration date, the system will display a re-registration option enabling the establishments to submit their applications.

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MALAYSIA: MDA releases Circular letter on Medical Devices Imported from or Exported to Countries with No Diplomatic Relations with Malaysia Subject to Trade Restrictions - July 2024

MALAYSIA: MDA releases Circular letter on Medical Devices Imported from or Exported to Countries with No Diplomatic Relations with Malaysia Subject to Trade Restrictions - July 2024

  • 2024-07-30 03:14:40

The Medical Device Authority (MDA) enforced the policy of medical devices imported from or exported to countries without diplomatic relations with Malaysia that are subject to trade restrictions. This policy was approved during the MDA Member Meeting No. 1/2024 and has been effective since April 26, 2024, under Circular Letter No. 1/2024.

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HONG KONG: Keeping Up with the MDACS - The Exclusion of Particular Devices and HSA Marketing Approval Acceptance – June/July 2024

HONG KONG: Keeping Up with the MDACS - The Exclusion of Particular Devices and HSA Marketing Approval Acceptance – June/July 2024

  • 2024-06-19 06:31:24

Starting 13 May 2024, Hong Kong Medical Device Division has excluded non-clinical devices from Medical Device Administrative Control System’s scope. Custom-made medical devices have also been excluded from this scope since 2 April 2024, and marketing approvals from Health Sciences Authority - Singapore has been accepted to support listing applications.

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MALAYSIA: MDA REPEALS CIRCULAR EXEMPTING COVID-19 TEST KITS FROM THE COMPLIANCE ASSESSMENT PROCESS - APRIL/MAY 2024

MALAYSIA: MDA REPEALS CIRCULAR EXEMPTING COVID-19 TEST KITS FROM THE COMPLIANCE ASSESSMENT PROCESS - APRIL/MAY 2024

  • 2024-05-07 09:28:59

The Medical Device Authority (MDA) announced the cancellation of the Circular exempting the registration of Covid-19 Test Kits from the Compliance Assessment Process by the Compliance Assessment Body (CAB). The MDA Circular No. 1/2022 states the exemption of the compliance assessment process by the Compliance Assessment Body (CAB) under Section 7 of the Medical Devices Act 2012 (Act 737) for the registration of COVID-19 test kits under Section 5 of Act 737 either for self-use or for professional use.

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MALAYSIA: MDA/GD/0066: IMPORTATION OF MEDICAL DEVICE FOR PERSONAL USE –  MARCH/APRIL 2024

MALAYSIA: MDA/GD/0066: IMPORTATION OF MEDICAL DEVICE FOR PERSONAL USE – MARCH/APRIL 2024

  • 2024-04-03 09:46:01

The Medical Device Authority (MDA) published new Guidance Document, on "MEDICAL DEVICE FOR PERSONAL USE", on January 30, 2024. This document serves as guidance for individuals who intend to bring any medical devices into Malaysia (referred as "import") for the purpose of personal use.
This guidance document specifies the requirements for the importation of personal use medical devices. This document applies to all home use medical devices that fall within the definition of a medical device, as defined in MDA/GD/0006: Definition of Medical Device, including in vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical devices. Not all medical device can fall under the category of personal use medical device.

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