May 2025

Andaman Medical Joins TMBIA as a Patron Member, Strengthening Commitment to Regulatory Excellence Across Asia-Pacific

We’re excited to announce our continued partnership with the Taiwan Medical and Biotech Industry Association (TMBIA) as a proud Patron Member, reinforcing our commitment to advancing medical device innovation across Asia-Pacific markets. A Partnership Built on Shared Vision As one of only 19 Patron Members supporting TMBIA’s mission, Andaman Medical joins an elite group of […]

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Malaysia: MDA Notification: Advisory on the Use of Malaria Test Kits

On March 31, 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued an advisory regarding performance concerns with certain malaria rapid diagnostic test kits (RDTs). WHO has received multiple reports indicating faint positive test lines observed in patients confirmed to have malaria, potentially affecting test reliability across several countries using these kits. In this regard, the Medical

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Thailand: The Implementation of the Electronic Certificate System (e-Certificate)

On April 17, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognized the importance of enhancing competitiveness by developing public administration systems to provide efficient services to the public. Therefore, the electronic certificate system (e-Certificate) has been developed to meet the needs of entrepreneurs, allowing them to access services online anytime and anywhere. This initiative aligns with

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Malaysia: Implementation of Conformity Assessment Procedures for Medical Devices Approved by Recognized Countries

On 26 March 2025, the Medical Device Authority (MDA) announced the implementation of Circular Letter No. 1/2025, which supersedes Circular Letter No. 2/2014 regarding conformity assessment procedures for medical devices approved by recognised foreign regulatory authorities. This new circular was approved by the MDA Board and Top Management and took effect on 11 March 2025.

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Malaysia: MDA Seeks Public Comment on Draft Guidelines for Export-Only Medical Devices

The Medical Device Authority (MDA) of Malaysia has released the Second Edition Guidance Document, MDA/GD/0051 April 2025: Medical Device for the Purpose of Export Only, for public comment. This document is intended to replace the previous edition MDA/GD/0051 April 2019: Notification of Export Only Medical Device. The revised guidance provides comprehensive guidance on the procedures and

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Malaysia: MDA Seeks Public Comment on Draft Guidelines for Importing or Supplying Unregistered Medical Devices Through Special Access Exemptions Application

The Medical Device Authority (MDA) of Malaysia has released the Second Edition Guidance Document, MDA/GD/0043 Mei 2025: Import and/or Supply of Unregistered Medical Devices Under Special Access Exemption Application, for public comment.  This document is intended to replace the previous edition, MDA/GD/0043 May 2020: Special Access – Notification – General Requirements. The revised guidance provides

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Indonesia: Updated List of Approved Labs for Testing Medical Devices and Health Supplies under SNI ISO/IEC 17025:2017

On 21 April 2025, the Directorate General of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices of the Ministry of Health of Indonesia issued a new Circular Letter updating the approved list of laboratories for testing medical devices and health supplies under the SNI ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard. The updated regulation is detailed in Circular Letter Number HK.02.02/E/673/2025. Key Highlights

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