Tag Archive for: ASEAN

Expedited Market Access Now Available in Philippines

On September 27th 2022, the Philippines FDA published Circular No. 2022-008 announcing that Class B, C, and D medical devices that have been already approved by a member country of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will be eligible for the Reliance registration route, allowing for a quicker review and expedited market access.

PHILIPPINES OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES NEW MEDICAL DEVICE REGULATIONS

New medical device regulations in the Phillipines have been launched. Class A, Class B, Class C, and Class D medical devices will all be affected.

THAILAND ELEVATES REGULATORY STATUS OF BREAST IMPLANTS

With Regulation B.E. 2562 (revision from regulation B.E. 2540), the Thai FDA increased the regulatory status of breast implants from Notified to Licensed (Class 4)

HONG KONG ADVANCES TOWARDS MANDATORY MEDICAL DEVICE REGISTRATION

Hong Kong’s Department of Health officially changed the name of the Medical Device Control Office (MDCO) to the Medical Device Division (MDD) at the end of 2019.

ASIA ACTUAL INTERVIEW: THE FUTURE OF MEDTECH IN ASEAN

Learn about the significant opportunities and challenges medical device companies can expect when accessing this dynamic and thriving market.