A list of recently published and updated articles regarding medical device regulatory updates from the PFDA and other governing bodies in the Philippines.
Announced on September 6, 2022, FDA Advisory 2022-1576, the Philippines FDA has announced that the alcohol swabs with at least 70% isopropyl alcohol intended for antiseptic use now falls under the jurisdiction of the Center for Drug Regulation Research (CDRR) under Household Remedy Products.
The Philippines FDA hosted a public consultation to introduce a revised draft version of new IVD Regulations along with a definitive timeline for implementation.
On June 3, 2022, the Philippines’ FDA issued Circular No.2017-013-A: amendment To FDA Circular No. 2017-013, titled, “Guidelines On The Issuance of Clearance for Customs Release (CFCR) of Radiation Devices by the Food And Drug Administration – Center For Device Regulation, Radiation Health, And Research (FDA-CDRRHR).” The amendment updates the guidance to align FDA Circular 2017-013 with DOH AO 2018-0002 and to help clarify the Clearance for Customs Release (CFCR) requirements for the industry and at the Bureau of Customs (BOC) for radiation products.
Released on June 13, 2022, the Philippines FDA released FDA Circular No.2022-003 banning the manufacture and sale of mercury-added products including thermometers, sphygmomanometers, dental amalgam capsules and liquid mercury for use in dental restorative purposes.
The Philippines FDA released an advisory stating veterinary products and medical devices will now be handled exclusively by the CDRR.
The Philippines FDA released a draft Circular announcing an extension of the grace period for certain medical devices by 12 months.
Products approved under AMDD harmonized regulation with CSDT documentation are now eligible for an expedited review by the Philippines FDA.
At this time Indonesia’s Ministry of Health will only regulation Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs) while the Philippines Department of Health will require testing for RDTs, along with other related products such as Nucleic Acid Extraction Kits and COVID-19 antibody tests. It’s expected that the process will require 1-2 months in each country.
Notification AO 2021-0038 was released on June 11th, 2021 with the goal of creating a standardized system for determining and maintaining a database of essential medical devices, hereby known as the Philippine Essential Medical Device List (PEMDL). Additionally, the Medical Devices and Supplies Price Reference Index (MDSPRI) will also be established to provide more price transparency when it comes to medical devices in the Philippines.
During this transition period, Class B, C, and D medical devices that are not included in the specified list in Circular No. 2021-001-A may continue to be manufactured, imported/exported, distributed, and/or sold without a CMDN until March 31, 2022.
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