• 2020-05-06 07:05:38

The Medical Device Market of the Philippines offers Foreign Manufacturers a wealth of opportunities, due to the strong demand for innovative devices and the market’s extreme dependency on foreign imports. With local production covering less than 10% of the national demand and being restricted to a small variety of products, the Philippines promise favorable conditions for foreign companies interested in expanding to Asia.

• 2020-05-06 05:18:20

The draft guidance on labeling is catered to provide a comprehensive information on medical device and IVD use among patients and/or end-users. The Guidance is expected to take effect after 15 days following its official publication.

• 2020-02-12 14:13:36

The PFDA Chief has recently reported that the agency has already reduced around 3,500 backlogs out of 80,000 pending applications, including those that were carried over from previous administrations. It was also estimated that this number will be further reduced by 1,400 following the verification and posting of these applications.

• 2020-02-13 05:54:53

With an aim to strictly adhere to the provisions set by the ASEAN Agreement on Medical Device Directive (AMDD), the PFDA has issued a 3rd draft on the Rules and Regulations for the Registration Application for In-Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Medical Devices to be placed in the Philippine Market.

• 2020-02-12 16:03:14

The National Telecommunications Commission of Philippines (NTC) regulates Radio Communication Equipment (RCE) and Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) under Section 1A of the Republic Act No. 3846 as amended. Specific regulations that cover for these devices are hereby summarized:

• 2020-02-13 06:15:29

All concerned Industry/Stakeholders were invited to attend the FDA Executive Presentation on New Fee Structure and Modernization scheduled last June 28-29 which was held at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City. Based on the informal talks between Qualtech and PFDA,

• 2020-02-13 06:14:29

Following the Executive Presentation on the New Fee Structure and Modernization Initiatives held last June 28-29, a draft of the New Schedule of fees has been posted which aims to notify all stakeholders concerning the significant increase in charges associated with medical registration,

• 2020-02-14 04:04:20

Administrative Order 2018-117, otherwise known as the “Effectivity of the New Schedule of Fees” was released in the 2nd of April, 2018 to inform all the FDA Stakeholders and the General Public that a new schedule of fees shall be implemented on the 30th of June 2018.

• 2020-02-14 07:47:54

The Guidelines released by the Department of Health concerning Medical Device Registration is in place to be officiated following its publication. This shall be implemented a year after its effective date. Delayed implementation allows sufficient preparation for applicants in securing technical documents crucial to the registration process.

• 2020-02-14 07:46:31

With its immense dedication to level up the dental profession, the Asia Pacific Dental Congress, together with the Philippine Dental Association, holds its 40th Annual Convention on 7 - 11 May 2018 with its chosen theme "Intensifying professionalism in synergy with dental science and technology" at the SMX Convention Center Manila.