A list of recently updated articles regarding medical device regulatory updates from the TFDA and other governing bodies in Thailand.

Thai FDA Updates List of Chemical Pollutants

The TFDA has updated their list of chemical pollutants to comply with the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants.

Thai Requirements for COVID Test Kits

Similar to other markets in the region, manufacturers of COVID test kits will need to undergo in-country validation as part of the Class 4 Licensing process in Thailand.

Thai FDA Updates Medical Device Applications Fees

On September 30, 2021 the Thai FDA published (reference Gazette Volume 138, Special Section 239N) a revised fee schedule covering medical and diagnostic device registration applications, license establishments, quality systems, and other review processes.

Thailand Fast Tracks Class D Medical Device Registration with Singapore Approval Status

The Thai FDA has formally adopted the Regulatory Reliance Program in which Class D (Class 4 in Thailand) medical devices and IVDs listed on the Singapore Medical Device Registry can be exempted from the Specialist Review requirement in Thailand.

Thailand Implements New Medical Device Regulations

On February 15th the Thai FDA published significant new guidance governing the classification, technical documentation requirements, fee schedule and transition plan for medical device registration. This much anticipated action harmonizes the Thailand’s Medical Device Act/Ordinance B.E. 2562 (2019) (Issue 2) with the ASEAN Medical Devices Directive.

LAUNCHING AI DEVICES AND SOFTWARE AS MEDICAL DEVICES IN THAILAND

The novel characteristics of AI software and Software as Medical Devices (SaMDs) are stressing bureaucratic regulatory, customs and taxation systems around the world. Thailand is no exception.

THAILAND: TIPS FOR IMPORTING MEDICAL DEVICES IN A COMPLEX MARKET

Importing medical devices into Thailand is more difficult than in other countries in the region. It is important to work with an importer with staff experienced with medical device imports to avoid customs clearance delays and added costs.

Thai FDA Ramps Up Documentation Requirements for General Medical Devices

With the announcement of The Regulations and Conditions Of Maintaining Technical Documents For Safety And Effectiveness Of The Medical Device, the Thai FDA has begun requiring the local medical device License Holder to provide upon request technical documents for any registered device. As the registration process for most General Medical Devices (all but 10 device types fit into this category) does not involve technical documents, this new requirement will impact most medical devices.

New Advertising Exemption in Thailand

A Notification Published by the Thai Ministry of Public Health on November 2, 2020 exempts medical device manufacturers from the previous requirements regarding advertising approval in Thailand.

THAILAND SUSPENDS PLAN TO REGULATE HAND SANITIZER AS MEDICAL DEVICE

In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Thai FDA announced on March 5, 2020 that they will cancel their plans to begin regulating alcohol gel sanitizers as medical devices.