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Regulatory Affairs Update: Vietnam

Vietnam: MoH Shares New Draft Law on Medical Devices in Vietnam

From a conference attended by Andaman Vietnam team on July 11, 2024, the Ministry of Health announced that they are preparing to submit to the Government a draft Law on Medical Devices by December 2024. Currently, medical devices in Vietnam are under the management of some valid regulations such as: Decree 98/2021/ND-CP; Decree 07/2023/ND-CP and

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Regulatory Affairs Update: Thailand

Thailand: Five Things to Be Aware of Regarding Notification of Advertisement of Medical Devices Direct to Healthcare Professionals That Is Exempt from Authorization

Last July 24, 2024, Thailand FDA released an infographic about Advertisement of Medical Devices Direct to Health Professionals. The summary of the information is as follows: Advertising medical devices that are exempt from authorization to healthcare professionals is a form of direct advertising with specific characteristics and methods aimed only at healthcare and public health

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Regulatory Affairs Update: Indonesia

Indonesia: Government Regulation No. 28 of 2024 concerning Implementing Regulations for Law No. 17 of 2023 Concerning Health in Indonesia

Indonesia’s government has officially issued Government Regulation No. 28 of 2024 concerning Implementing Regulation for Law No. 17 of 2023 concerning Health has been officially signed by Indonesia President, Joko Widodo on 26 July 2024. In order to increase health capacity and resilience within the framework of Health transformation to achieve its improvement the highest

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Regulatory Affairs Update: Indonesia

Indonesia: Appeal for Filling in Pharmacy and Medical Device Dictionary Data (KFA: Kamus Farmasi dan Alat Kesehatan)

On July 26, 2024, the Indonesia Ministry of Health (MoH) issued a letter numbered FR.01.01/E.V/1652/2024 regarding the Appeal for Filling in Pharmacy and Medical Device Dictionary Data (KFA). The Satu Sehat Logistik Platform (National Digital Inventory) is a platform for stock monitoring national drugs and Medical Consumable (BMHP: Barang Medis Habis Pakai) as well as

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Regulatory Affairs Update: Indonesia

Indonesia: Appeal for Filling in Medical Device Dictionary Data

On July 16, 2024, the Indonesia Ministry of Health (MoH) issued an announcement letter No. FR.01.01/E.V/1537/2024 regarding the Appeal for Filling in Medical Device Dictionary Data. The MoH has again requisitioned all companies holding active product licenses for medical devices to fill in the Pharmacy and Medical Devices Dictionary (KFA) to increase health resilience and

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Regulatory Affairs Update: Malaysia

Malaysia: Pilot Survey for Unique Device Identification (UDI)

On June 7th, MDA launched the first phase of the pilot survey for the implementation of Unique Device Identification (UDI) in Malaysia. The survey will be conducted in two phases, involving the following establishments and timelines (dates updated July 30 2024): Phase 1: Class D Medical Device Establishments – June 7, 2024, to August 15,

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Regulatory Affairs Update: Thailand

Thailand: FDA Released Draft Guidelines for Referencing Existing documents, Document Transfer, or other cases in Submitting Applications for Manufacture or Import Licenses, and Notifications for Manufacture or Import of Medical devices

On July 9, Thai FDA shared the following draft guidelines regarding license transfer and brand name amendment: The guidelines are set up for the applications that are eligible for referencing existing documents or document transfer from approval license which do not require an expert review of the documents. It covers three main scenarios: (1) When

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Regulatory Affairs Update: Thailand

Thailand: Arrangement of Signage for Facilities Involved in Importing/Manufacturing/Selling/Storage of Medical Devices

On July 10, Thai FDA shared an infographic regarding signage requirement for affected stakeholders: The registrants of an establishment for manufacturing or importing/licensed sellers of medical devices must arrange for signage display. The Signage must be displayed for the following: Medical device manufacturing facility Medical device selling facility Medical device importing facility Medical device storage

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Regulatory Affairs Update: the Philippines

The Philippines: PFDA Temporary Suspends LBP Oncoll Payment Facility and Addresses Payment Issues for Some Applications

Starting 01 July 2024, Payment via over-the-counter using LBP Oncoll Deposit Slip will be temporarily suspended until further notice. During this period, FDA encourages all concerned parties to utilize the following payment channels: LBP LinkBiz Portal DBP BancNet Bills Payment Over the Counter (for applications included in the Annexes of FDA Advisory No. 2024-0320) Furthermore, the

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Regulatory Affairs Update: Vietnam

Vietnam: New Circular Regulating Fees and Charges Affecting the Medical Sector

On 28 June 2024, the Vietnam Ministry of Finance issued Circular No. 43/2024/TT-BTC prescribing fees and charges to remove further difficulties for enterprises and support production and business activities. This circular reduces the fees and charges for some procedures from those regulated in previous guidelines. Accordingly, all fees and charges in the medical sector are

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Regulatory Affairs Update: Thailand

Thailand: TFDA released list of experts, organizations, government agencies, and private organizations to evaluate academic documents on medical devices

In an announcement last June 26, 2024, TFDA released an additional list of experts, expert organizations, government agencies, or private organizations, both domestic and international, to perform the evaluation of academic documents on medical devices. This is according to Section 35/2, paragraph 1 of the Medical Devices Act B.E. 2551, as amended by the Medical

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Regulatory Affairs Update: Thailand

Thailand: Classifying Massage Equipment and Vibrating Devices as Medical Devices

Massage equipment and vibrating devices are commonly used for various purposes, but not all of them are classified as medical devices. The classification depends on their intended use and the claims made by the manufacturer. Here’s a breakdown of how these devices are classified according to the Medical Device Act B.E. 2551 (2008), as amended

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Regulatory Affairs Update: Thailand

Thailand: Draft Announcement of Guidelines for Submitting Applications for Medical Device Advertisement that Requires Academic Document Evaluation

On May 20, 2024, the Ministry of Public Health of Thailand issued a notification regarding medical devices prohibited from direct sales or direct marketing under the law governing Direct Sales and Direct Marketing. By Section 5, Paragraph One, and Section 6 (12) of the Medical Device Act B.E. 2551 (2008), the Minister of Public Health,

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