• 2025-08-25 07:35:29

The NMPA has released new measures to foster innovation and strengthen regulation of high-end medical devices such as surgical robots, advanced imaging systems, AI medical devices, and innovative biomaterials. The policy emphasizes faster review pathways, improved standards, stronger lifecycle oversight, and enhanced international collaboration, aiming to accelerate market access and boost the global competitiveness of China's medical device industry.

• 2025-08-25 05:57:23

Thai FDA has announced a significant update to the renewal process for Class 2, 3, 4 medical device certificates, effective from 22 July 2025. This reform introduces streamlined procedures, with automatic renewals for full CSDT dossiers and differentiated requirements for Partial pathway registrations. By reducing unnecessary document submissions, the Thai FDA aims to balance regulatory efficiency with patient safety.

• 2025-08-25 03:35:27

The Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) has announced an international regulatory collaboration with China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). This collaboration aims for accelerate pre-market approvals, quicker market access, reduced costs and enhanced patient care while strengthens Malaysia's role as regional regulatory hub.

• 2025-08-25 03:07:39

Indonesia's Ministry of Health has issued Decision Letter No. HK.01.07/MENKES/736/2025, which outlines the types of medical devices that may be sold by retail business operators. This regulation clarifies the criteria that these devices must meet and the obligations that retailers must follow when engaging in the sale of medical device. It also provides a reference list of medical devices that are eligible for retail distribution under this policy.

• 2025-08-15 01:48:59

On September 4th, join Qualtech for an insightful webinar, "Entering Japan and South Korea: Understanding PMDA and MFDS Requirements for Medical Devices". This session will offer practical guidance on navigating the regulatory systems of Japan and South Korea – ideal for companies seeking to accelerate market entry and avoid compliance-related issues.

• 2025-07-10 09:00:31

Vietnam is experiencing a significant rise in cardiovascular disease (CVD). This article highlights the alarming rate at which heart diseases are affecting the population and its substantial impact on the Vietnamese health. The growing burden of CVD is also creating a significant market for cardiac medical instruments to prevent, detect and treat CVD in Vietnam.

• 2025-07-14 01:44:36

The NMPA issued the Catalog of Medical Devices Exempt from Clinical Evaluation (2025), which took effect on May 12, 2025.

• 2025-07-10 09:45:06

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is enforcing the implementation of the new JIS standard for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMC) (JIS T 0601-1-2:2023) as of February 25, 2026.

• 2025-07-10 10:12:51

Malaysia Medical Device Authority (MDA) has announced that the re-registration function will be made available in the upgraded MeDC@St 2.0+ system exactly one year before the expiration date of the registration certificate. The implementation helps establishment in better planning and managing device re-registration and change notification in advance.

• 2025-07-10 10:02:10

The Malaysia Medical Device Authority (MDA) has published the latest edition of Harmonised Borderline Products in ASEAN which provides an updated classifications list for products that may fall under medical device regulations across ASEAN member states. This update helps establishments to determine their products classification (medical device or non-medical device).