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MALAYSIA: Harmonised Classification of Medical Device in ASEAN –January/February 2024

MALAYSIA: Harmonised Classification of Medical Device in ASEAN –January/February 2024

  • 2024-01-26 05:03:01

The Medical Device Authority (MDA) published Second edition Guidance Document, on “Guidance on Harmonised Classification of Medical Device in ASEAN”, on December 12, 2023. This guidance document provides the harmonised list of risk classification of medical devices including in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical devices based on their intended use/ purpose as claimed by the manufacturer.

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SINGAPORE: CYBERSECURITY LABELLING SCHEME FOR MEDICAL DEVICES SANDBOX - DECEMBER/JANUARY 2024

SINGAPORE: CYBERSECURITY LABELLING SCHEME FOR MEDICAL DEVICES SANDBOX - DECEMBER/JANUARY 2024

  • 2023-12-26 02:27:39

Following the industrial consultation earlier this year, Cyber Security Agency (CSA) of Singapore is launching Sandbox as a voluntary trial program for Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme for Medical Devices (CLS(MD)). This program started on 20th October 2023 and will be held for 9 months. CSA is inviting medical device manufacturers to participate in Sandbox to have a first-mover advantage in enhancing the security of their products.

The Sandbox allows all parties involved to test out and give feedback on the requirements and application process for the CLS(MD) ahead of the scheme’s launch. Along with the launch of Sandbox program, CSA also published intensive set of regulations related to the requirements and implementation of CLS(MD).

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QT ANALYSIS: PROSPECTS OF MEDICAL DEVICE INDUSTRY IN KOREA: A LUCRATIVE OPPORTUNITY FOR GLOBAL COMPANIES – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2023

QT ANALYSIS: PROSPECTS OF MEDICAL DEVICE INDUSTRY IN KOREA: A LUCRATIVE OPPORTUNITY FOR GLOBAL COMPANIES – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2023

  • 2023-10-27 01:27:54

South Korea's thriving medical device industry offers promising opportunities for companies, driven by a robust healthcare infrastructure, a growing aging population, government support, and rising healthcare spending. Qualtech invites interested manufacturers aiming to enter this dynamic market to partner with Qualtech to successfully navigate the approval process and maximize the product's potential.

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