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China: Announcement of the National Medical Products Administration on Further Adjusting and Optimizing Matters Related to the Production of Imported Medical Devices by Domestic Enterprises in China (No. 30 of 2025) – April/May 2025

China: Announcement of the National Medical Products Administration on Further Adjusting and Optimizing Matters Related to the Production of Imported Medical Devices by Domestic Enterprises in China (No. 30 of 2025) – April/May 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.

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VIETNAM: MINISTRY OF HEALTH EXTENDED THE VALIDITY OF IMPORT LICENSE BY AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING DECREE NO. 98/2021/ND-CP, AS REVISED BY DECREE NO. 07/2023/ND-CP – February/March 2025

VIETNAM: MINISTRY OF HEALTH EXTENDED THE VALIDITY OF IMPORT LICENSE BY AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING DECREE NO. 98/2021/ND-CP, AS REVISED BY DECREE NO. 07/2023/ND-CP – February/March 2025

  • 2025-02-20 10:09:30

Decree No. 04/2025/NĐ-CP, released on January 1st, 2025, by Vietnam MOH, extending the validity of import license until June 30, 2025, on the Decree amending and supplementing of Clause 2, Clause 3, and Clause 4, Article 76 of Decree No. 98/2021/ND-CP, as revised by Decree No. 07/2023/ND-CP, regarding medical device management.

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China: New NMPA and NHC Guidelines Streamlining Temporary Importation of Urgently Needed Medical Devices in China's Clinical Settings  - August/September 2024

China: New NMPA and NHC Guidelines Streamlining Temporary Importation of Urgently Needed Medical Devices in China's Clinical Settings - August/September 2024

  • 2024-09-17 05:26:27

The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) and National Health Commission (NHC) have issued guidelines for the temporary importation of urgently needed medical devices in clinical settings. The regulation streamlines import processes while ensuring compliance with safety standards, allowing medical institutions to quickly access essential, unregistered devices. It aligns with NMPA Orders No. 47 and 48, emphasizing patient safety and timely access to critical medical equipment.

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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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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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INDONESIA: Substitution of Import Medical Devices with Domestic Medical Devices in Electronic Catalog / e-Katalog of Health Sectoral – September/October 2022

INDONESIA: Substitution of Import Medical Devices with Domestic Medical Devices in Electronic Catalog / e-Katalog of Health Sectoral – September/October 2022

  • 2022-09-27 07:58:07

Effective since 6th July 2022, Indonesia’s Ministry of Health has issued Ministry of Health Decree number HK.01.07/MENKES/1258/2022 concerning Substitution of Imported Medical Devices with Domestic Medical Devices in the Electronic Catalog / e-Katalog of the Health Sector that implement the freeze/ unfreeze mechanisms.

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China: NMPA's 3 Important Announcements Regarding MDs Prohibited from Contract Manufacturing, Quality Agreements of Contract Manufacturing, and the Implementation of Measures for the Supervision of Production and Operation – June 2022

China: NMPA's 3 Important Announcements Regarding MDs Prohibited from Contract Manufacturing, Quality Agreements of Contract Manufacturing, and the Implementation of Measures for the Supervision of Production and Operation – June 2022

  • 2022-06-29 01:53:45

NMPA has made 3 important announcements on issuing the List of Medical Devices Prohibited from Contract Manufacturing (No. 17 of 2022), the Quality Agreements of Contract Manufacturing Medical Devices (No. 20, 2022), and on Matters Concerning the Implementation of the <Measures for the Supervision and Administration of the Production of Medical Devices> and the <Measures for the Supervision and Administration of the Operation of Medical Devices> (No. 18 of 2022), which have been summarized in our article below.

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