• 2024-12-16 07:05:36

Thai FDA has updated its guidance on the registration of Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) medical devices. Key revisions include new requirements for establishment licensing, compliance with advertising regulations, and enhanced cybersecurity measures. The updated guidance offers stakeholders a clear framework for classification criteria, document preparation, and post-market responsibilities.

• 2024-11-04 08:50:30

Thai FDA introduced new guidelines for handling the registration of medical devices under Notified (Class 2 & 3) and Licensed (Class 4) Medical Device. Thai FDA permitted referencing of previously approved dossiers when applying for brand name changes ("Refer") and for the transfer of medical device licenses between medical device establishment ("Transfer"). This move aimed to streamline the regulatory process, reduce redundant dossier reviews, and simplify licensing in Thailand's medical device sector.

• 2024-10-10 08:23:53

The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has initiated a registration process for Mpox diagnostic test kits in response to rising concerns over the spread of the viral infection. This move aims to enhance early detection and management of Mpox cases, ensuring public health safety. The Thai FDA has streamlined the registration process for manufacturers and importers, focusing on quality and accuracy of the diagnostic kits. This initiative is a key step in Thailand's efforts to curb the spread of the virus and strengthen its response to emerging health threats.

• 2024-09-17 02:22:43

The Thai FDA has announced significant regulatory changes to accelerate the approval process for medical device manufacturing and importation. Effective June 6, 2024, these changes aim to reduce redundancy in documentation without compromising product safety or quality. This streamlined approach is expected to foster innovation, attract foreign investment, and enhance Thailand's position as a regional healthcare hub.

• 2023-05-24 07:15:51

The applicable expedited route from the Thai FDA supplies much-needed clarity for manufacturers, allowing them to better forecast the potential impact on timelines and costs for certain products. The selection of expedited routes allows applicants to comply according to their medical device approval status.

• 2023-03-27 08:27:31

Thai FDA announces 'Thailand FDA - WHO Collaborative Registration Procedure (CRP) for in vitro diagnostics (IVDs)', an expedited medical device registration program aimed at reducing the time required for manufacturers and importers to register their products. The program officially commenced on December 28, 2022, onward.

• 2023-02-23 01:23:58

Thai FDA has published a guidance, which aims to assist the justification status of Software as Medical Device (SaMD) as well as its risk classification for Thai FDA registration.

• 2022-12-27 05:30:57

To promote an effective reviewing procedure, Thai FDA granted that therapeutic medical devices shall be classified and registered under Listing (Class 1 medical device), in effect from 3rd December 2022 onward.

• 2022-11-29 01:33:07

During quarter 4 of 2022, Thai FDA has announced the registration certificate renewal protocol and procedures. Medical devices with specific announcements for which CSDT have been practiced under the old policy-based regulation, will expire on 31st December 2022 and shall timely proceed with license renewal accordingly.

• 2022-09-27 07:39:04

In order for Thai FDA’s quality control to conquer approval certificate issuance ratio, Thai FDA respectively announced a new E-Submission procedures governing Listing Medical Device, Notified Medical Device, and Licensed Medical Device applications (with exemption of class 1 auto approval), which has been effective since 1st August 2022.