• 2022-02-18 08:32:17

PFDA released draft document of the updated guidelines for in-vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVD) certification. This new regulation will conform to the risk-based classification of the ASEAN medical device directive (AMDD). A tentative list of registrable IVDs together with a revised set of requirements to register COVID-19 Test Kits was also released on a separate document.

• 2021-12-27 06:18:36

PFDA announced that abridged route for processing of Registration and Notification Applications for Medical Devices will commence starting Nov 25. This aims to increase the efficiency of public access to safe, quality, and effective medical devices

• 2021-11-24 09:58:33

In an effort to combat the proliferation of unregistered/unnotified medical device products in various establishments and platforms, PFDA released the guidelines on the licensing of retailers of medical devices in the Philippines.

• 2021-11-24 09:49:19

With the continuing pandemic, PFDA relaxes its regulation for the manufacture of medical oxygen and the expiry of the special certifications for imported COVID-19 test kits. However, certain conditions must be met to be eligible for these exemption or extension.

• 2021-10-27 06:28:50

PFDA published the list of Value Added Tax (VAT) Exempted Medical Devices affected by the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act. CREATE Act affects tax and other financial implications for corporations most especially for pharmaceutical and medical device importers, manufacturers, and distributors.

• 2021-08-02 06:26:52

On July 2nd, Qualtech had been invited to present and inform Japanese OMETA Members (Overseas Medical Equipment Technical Assistants) on the medical device regulation updates in Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam during the OMETA Online Seminar.

• 2021-08-02 04:35:15

PFDA held a virtual symposium where the industry stakeholders commented on two draft regulations: the addendum to FDAC 2021-002 and the list of class A medical devices. PFDA emphasized the transition period for the affected products in this symposium.

• 2021-05-22 04:20:30

PFDA shared the updated procedure for the issuance of special certification for COVID-19 test kits following recent guidance for minimum performance requirements of different types of COVID-19 Test Kits.

• 2021-03-22 02:12:12

In the light of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, PFDA announced FDA Circular 2020-024-A which extended the validity of Licences to Operate (LTOs) and Certificates of Product Registration/Notification (CPR/Ns) that are expiring from 01 January to 30 June 2021. In addition, PFDA released key documents/announcements affecting medical device transactions to PFDA

• 2021-02-22 01:59:49

Recently, PFDA has shared two key guidance to the industry and stakeholders. FDAC 2020-001A updates the list of registrable medical devices while FDAC 2021-002 discusses the full implementation of medical device registration as per AO 2018-0002. The new guidance will have immediate impact the regulatory requirement for medical devices prior importing and selling in Philippines.