• 2026-05-27 09:53:25

The Medical Device Authority (MDA) has published the latest edition of Import and/or Supply of Unregistered Medical Devices Under Special Access Exemption Application, MDA/GD/0043, which outlines the eligibility of personnel authorized to apply for the exemptions, specifies the procedures for notification, applicant responsibilities, and use of unregistered medical devices. The document is intended to facilitate timely access to medical devices for specific needs in healthcare settings.

• 2026-04-28 08:33:22

The Medical Device Authority (MDA) has published the latest edition of the guidance document Definition of Medical Device which provides additional clarification on the definition and regulatory interpretation of medical devices, including accessories, components, and spare parts. The document is intended to assist industry stakeholders in the proper identification of device classifications and ensuring compliance with the Medical Device Act 2012 (Act 737).

• 2026-04-28 08:14:56

The Medical Device Authority (MDA) has published the new guidance document, Application for Confirmation Status of Obsolete and Discontinued Medical Device (MDA/GD/0071). This publication was to assist establishments and healthcare professionals in understanding the applicable regulatory framework and in implementing appropriate control measures for obsolete and discontinued medical devices.

• 2026-04-02 02:37:23

Decree No. 37/2026/ND-CP introduces updated labeling requirements in Vietnam, replacing previous regulations. It strengthens and supplements the rules on mandatory label information, while also introducing additional provisions on electronic labeling and specific requirements for medical devices. Transitional provisions are included to support the continued use of previously compliant labels for a limited period.

• 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.

• 2026-02-25 04:14:57

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has amended the Regulation on Permission, Notification, Review, Etc. of Medical Devices, effective 26 January 2026. The revision expands acceptable clinical documentation, integrates Class II certification responsibilities, refines the regulatory framework for innovative medical devices, clarifies technical documentation requirements, and strengthens cybersecurity submission obligations for connected devices. These updates aim to enhance regulatory clarity, align with international standards, and improve the efficiency of approval and certification procedures in South Korea.

• 2024-05-02 01:55:12

Join our FREE webinar on ASEAN Regulatory Updates & Brazil's Medical Device Regulations. Learn how to stay compliant and enter the Brazil market! Sign up today!

• 2023-12-28 09:01:53

In this latest edition, we navigate the evolving landscape of medical device regulations, marked by progress and heightened vigilance. The improvement of technology and healthcare is making things better for patients, but it also needs careful supervision. Over the past year, global regulatory bodies have demonstrated adaptability, reinforcing frameworks to manage medical device registrations effectively.

This edition offers a concise analysis of the latest mandates, impending updates, and pivotal shifts for 2024, addressing the exchange between technological innovation and the mission to ensure global safety and efficacy.

• 2023-05-24 07:33:47

Qualtech's big topic article for this month's edition represents an overview of the recent and upcoming changes implemented in the ASEAN countries of Southeast Asia. We thereby cover 6 ASEAN countries and review the most critical and noteworthy changes, so that our readers remain up-to-date and can take required actions in a timeline manner.

• 2023-03-29 10:01:23

If you would like to know more about these aspects and many more important regulatory information for the ASEAN markets, you may join Qualtech's ASEAN Regulation Update Webinar on 28 April 2023 (Friday) at 16:00 p.m. – 17:30 p.m. (GMT+8).