• 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.

• 2025-08-25 03:07:39

Indonesia's Ministry of Health has issued Decision Letter No. HK.01.07/MENKES/736/2025, which outlines the types of medical devices that may be sold by retail business operators. This regulation clarifies the criteria that these devices must meet and the obligations that retailers must follow when engaging in the sale of medical device. It also provides a reference list of medical devices that are eligible for retail distribution under this policy.

• 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.

• 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.

• 2025-07-10 09:45:06

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is enforcing the implementation of the new JIS standard for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMC) (JIS T 0601-1-2:2023) as of February 25, 2026.

• 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).

• 2025-05-29 10:06:54

On April 28, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) issued the Guidelines for Quality Management of Online Sales of Medical Devices, which will come into effect on October 1, 2025.

• 2025-04-24 03:49:40

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has introduced updated regulatory requirements, effective from July 1, 2024, for medical devices containing medicinal, microbial, recombinant, or animal-origin substances. These changes aim to streamline classification rules, update labelling requirements, and broaden the recognition of international regulatory approvals, thereby reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens while maintaining safety standards.

• 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.

• 2025-02-21 05:10:50

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has updated its application audit guidance for medical devices and in-vitro diagnostics (IVDs), to streamline regulatory processes and focus on high-risk devices. Additionally, the transition from the EU In Vitro Diagnostic Directive (IVDD) to the In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) introduces stricter requirements and extended transition periods for compliance. Medical device manufacturers must ensure thorough documentation and timely submissions to meet these evolving standards.