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eRPS System: China National Medical Product Administration’s (NMPA) medical device registration system

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Manufacturers interested in registering a medical device in China can now submit electronic documents online through the new eRPS system.

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Philippines Proposes New Fees for Medical Device Registration

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The Philippines Department of Health published a draft schedule of fees to be charged for medical device registrations under the new Rules next year. As per Administrative Order 2018-0002, medical devices will be classified by increasing risk from A to D. 

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CHINA AMENDS MEDICAL DEVICE APPLICATION SUBMISSION PROCESS

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In an ongoing effort to refine and improve the systems and procedures for medical device registration in China, the National Medical Products Administration or NMPA (previously the CFDA) moved to a new on-line submission system and harmonized the applications table of contents to international standards.

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THAILAND ELEVATES REGULATORY STATUS OF BREAST IMPLANTS

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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)

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ASIA ACTUAL INTERVIEW: THE FUTURE OF MEDTECH IN ASEAN

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

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CHINA ENCOURAGES LOCAL MANUFACTURING OF FOREIGN MEDICAL DEVICES

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China has been making efforts to encourage more direct investment. Along with the new Foreign Investment Law, the NMPA has also announced incentives for manufacturers opening facilities in China by making the application process easier and faster. 

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HONG KONG ADVANCES TOWARDS MANDATORY MEDICAL DEVICE REGISTRATION

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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.

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INDIA OFFICIALLY REQUIRES REGISTRATION OF ALL NON-NOTIFIED DEVICES

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On February 11th, 2020 the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare published the Medical Device Rules, 2020 as an amendment to the Medical Device Rules

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DON’T PLAY ROULETTE WITH YOUR RUSSIAN TEST REPORTS

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Considering the complexity of the importing test samples and the risk of test laboratories losing accreditation, it is important for manufacturers seeking medical or diagnostic device registration in Russia work with an experienced, local partner who can make an informed selection of test laboratories and take fast corrective action should the selected lab be affected.

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THAILAND SUSPENDS PLAN TO REGULATE HAND SANITIZER AS MEDICAL DEVICE

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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.

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