• 2026-04-02 02:37:23

Decree No. 37/2026/ND-CP introduces updated labeling requirements in Vietnam, replacing previous regulations. It strengthens and supplements the rules on mandatory label information, while also introducing additional provisions on electronic labeling and specific requirements for medical devices. Transitional provisions are included to support the continued use of previously compliant labels for a limited period.

• 2026-04-01 07:01:44

The Medical Device Authority (MDA), Malaysia, announces two key updates for medical device registration. The latest labelling guidance introduces e-labelling requirements, while conformity assessments conducted by Singapore's Health Sciences Authority (HSA) are now recognized through a verification-based process. These updates aim to streamline registration and ensure compliance for medical devices in Malaysia.

• 2026-02-25 04:14:57

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has amended the Regulation on Permission, Notification, Review, Etc. of Medical Devices, effective 26 January 2026. The revision expands acceptable clinical documentation, integrates Class II certification responsibilities, refines the regulatory framework for innovative medical devices, clarifies technical documentation requirements, and strengthens cybersecurity submission obligations for connected devices. These updates aim to enhance regulatory clarity, align with international standards, and improve the efficiency of approval and certification procedures in South Korea.

• 2024-05-02 01:55:12

Join our FREE webinar on ASEAN Regulatory Updates & Brazil's Medical Device Regulations. Learn how to stay compliant and enter the Brazil market! Sign up today!

• 2023-12-28 09:01:53

In this latest edition, we navigate the evolving landscape of medical device regulations, marked by progress and heightened vigilance. The improvement of technology and healthcare is making things better for patients, but it also needs careful supervision. Over the past year, global regulatory bodies have demonstrated adaptability, reinforcing frameworks to manage medical device registrations effectively.

This edition offers a concise analysis of the latest mandates, impending updates, and pivotal shifts for 2024, addressing the exchange between technological innovation and the mission to ensure global safety and efficacy.

• 2023-05-24 07:33:47

Qualtech's big topic article for this month's edition represents an overview of the recent and upcoming changes implemented in the ASEAN countries of Southeast Asia. We thereby cover 6 ASEAN countries and review the most critical and noteworthy changes, so that our readers remain up-to-date and can take required actions in a timeline manner.

• 2023-01-19 06:48:57

The development of medical devices is significantly influenced by the rapid pace of technology. While these cutting-edge devices may improve healthcare services, they also pose major risks to public health and safety. Due to this, regulatory agencies throughout the world have been continuously developing and updating their regulations to strengthen their management of product registration and mandate that applicants submit more detailed documentation. This article will cover the recently issued, upcoming, and influential worldwide medical device regulation updates for the year 2023 in various countries.

• 2020-10-28 02:13:28

With Overseas Medical Equipment Technical Assistants (OMETA), Qualteh has held an online seminar about regulatory updates in ASEAN on 27th October, where we covered major updates in the Philippines, Thailand, and Malaysia.