A list of recently published and updated articles regarding medical device regulatory updates from the governing bodies throughout Asia.

INDONESIA E-CATALOGUE ENROLLMENT DEADLINE JUNE/JULY 2019

The Indonesian government procurement agency, known as LKPP, has invited medical device companies to apply for any existing e-Catalogue contract extensions by July of 2019

Indonesia Tightens Enforcement of Medical Device Licensing

With the implementation of Regulation No. 60, 2017 on February 1st, 2018 the Indonesia government tightened enforcement of medical device licensing requirements.

PHILIPPINES TO HOST ASEAN MEDICAL DEVICE COMMITTEE MEETING / TRAINING

The 8th ASEAN Medical Device Committee Meeting (AMDN) will take place in Manila from August 4-8, 2019.

India to Regulate Glucometers, Blood Pressure Monitors, Nebulizers and Digital Thermometers

At the July 25th Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) meeting, a resolution passed to add (1) glucometers, (2) blood pressure monitoring devices, (3) nebulizers, and (4) digital thermometers to the list of notified medical devices requiring registration with the Central Drugs Standards Control Organization (CDSCO) in India.

INDIA OFFICIALLY REQUIRES FIRST NEW DEVICES TO BE REGISTERED UNDER NEW MEDICAL DEVICE RULES, 2017