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Thailand’s medical sector attracts x100 times more investment in Q1 2021 than in 2020

Thailand’s medical sector is attracting much Foreign Direct Investment; at over 100 times the level of 2020. Thailand has attracted an 80% rise in Foreign Direct Investment applications in the first quarter of 2021 totaling US$3.9 billion, according to the Thailand Board of Investment. The medical sector drew a large share of the investments with […]

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Malaysia Code of Advertisement Medical Device Regulations 2019

Malaysia: Code of Advertisement Medical Device Regulations

The Code of Advertisement is a Guidance Document (MDA/GD/0032) issued by the Malaysian Medical Device Authority (MDA) to ensure good marketing practices and advertising messages that are socially responsible and ethical. It forms part of the Medical Device (Advertising) Regulations 2019 in Malaysia that were fully implemented on 4 May 2021. Please note that the

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Philippines FDA retail prices covid19 medical devices

Philippines FDA proposes retail prices for Covid-19 related medical devices

The Philippines Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released Memorandum No. 2021-0197 which updates the Suggested Retail Prices for Emergency Essential Medicines and Medical Devices. This update has been issued in light of the ongoing Corona Virus disease pandemic. The update repeals Memorandum No. 2020-043 of 9 September 2020 and its amendment.   The Memorandum

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andaman medical opens a second office in vietnam

Andaman Medical opens a second office in Vietnam

We’re delighted to announce that we are opening a second office in Vietnam. The new office in Hanoi will commence operations shortly, while our Vietnam operations continue to grow from our office in Ho Chi Minh City.  Vietnam is a growing market for medical devices; forecasted to be worth US$1.8 Billion by 2022, with a

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new vietnam medical device regulations proposed

New Vietnam Medical Device Regulations Proposed

The Vietnamese Ministry of Health (MoH) has published a draft decree which is intended to replace Decree No. 36/2016/ND-CP​ and its amendments, which currently form the legal framework for regulating medical devices in Vietnam. The draft was released as Official Dispatch No. 2271/BYT-TB-CT on 31 March 2021. In order to unify Vietnam’s medical device regulations

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Philippines FDA consults industry on Class A Medical Devices List

The Philippines Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released a draft for comments on the List of Class A Medical Devices for FDA registration in the Philippines. The List of Class A Medical Devices helps medical device industry stakeholders to determine the appropriate risk classification of their device in order to apply for the correct

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Singapore’s HSA Medical Device Grouping Tool

Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has recently launched an interactive self-help tool to guide the grouping of medical devices.  Certain medical devices may be grouped together in one application to facilitate medical device registration in Singapore. The chief feature of this tool is its interactive Q&A format. The platform guides you through a series of

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In-vitro diagnostic medical device product grouping in Malaysia

The Medical Device Authority (MDA) in Malaysia released the second edition of a guidance document on In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Product Grouping (MDA/GD/0054). IVD devices are regulated medical devices in Malaysia. IVD devices can include, for example, reagents, calibrators, sample collection and storage devices, control materials and related instruments or apparatus. The information provided

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indonesia mandatory validation testing for covid19 rapid antigen kits

Indonesia mandatory testing for Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Diagnostic Tests

Indonesia’s Ministry of Health issued an announcement on 22 April 2021 concerning validation testing of Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Diagnostic Tests. In order to improve the safety, quality and efficacy of Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Diagnostic Testing (RDT-Ag) products, it is now mandatory to submit validation test results from at least 1 (one) Testing Laboratory. This applies

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philippines fda updates process covid 19 test kit application

Philippines FDA updates process for COVID-19 test kit applications

The Philippines Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued Advisory No.2021-0684: “Guidelines on the process of the issuance of Special Certification of COVID-19 Test Kits” which updates the process of applying for a Special Certification of COVID-19 test kits. In essence, applications for Special Certification for COVID-19 Test Kits, require manufacturers to comply with the

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Philippines FDA requests comments on transition period for new medical device registration rules

The Philippines Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released a draft for comments on an Addendum to FDA Circular 2021-002: Full implementation of FDA Administrative Order No. 2018-00021. FDA Circular 2021-0002 introduced the guidelines for the filing of applications and issuances of Certificates of Medical Device Notification (CMDN) and Certificates of Medical Device Registration (CMDR)

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Medical device advertising approval Malaysia

Medical device advertising approval in Malaysia

The Malaysian Medical Device Authority (MDA) has recently published the first edition of a guide listing the requirements for applying to obtain approval for medical device advertisements from the MDA entitled “Application for medical device advertisements approval – requirements” (MDA/GL/04). This document provides an overview of the application procedure for medical device manufacturers, distributors and

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Indonesia Halal Certification 2021 – new regulations

The implications of the halal certification process for medical devices incorporating animal products in Indonesia Catering to Indonesia’s growing need for halal products Indonesia accounts for the largest Muslim population worldwide. With approximately 225 million Muslims, there is an increasing demand for Halal products. In response to this growing need, the Government aims to establish

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Indonesia extends E-Catalogue negotiation stage

Indonesia’s National Public Procurement Agency (NPPA = LKPP) has extended the Technical Verification and Negotiation stage until Monday 19th April 2021. It had already been extended to 26th March. To avoid missing out on future calls for tender to supply the national healthcare system in Indonesia (which is only possible via the e-Catalogue), register your

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Covid 19 test kits Philippines

The Philippines FDA sets new performance requirements for COVID-19 test kits

The Philippines FDA has set new performance requirements for the various types of COVID-19 test kits available on the market in the Philippines with immediate effect. The PFDA issued Memorandum No. 2021-009 entitled “Minimum Performance Requirements for COVID-19 Test Kits Used for SARS-CoV-2 Infection” on 23rd March 2021 which applies to test kits seeking marketing

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Thai FDA issues new regulations on medical device classification and registration

Thai FDA issues new regulations on medical device classification and registration

The Thai FDA has issued new regulations for medical device classification and registration part of which came into effect on 15th February 2021 and the remainder comes into effect on 17th March 2021. The new regulations include changes in product classification for both IVD and non-IVD medical devices, types and stages of submission, groupings of medical devices, registration

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Worlds largest trading bloc RCEP

The world’s largest trading bloc, RCEP, has been officially launched

The world’s largest trading bloc was officially signed off on Sunday 15 November. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) accounts for 1/3 of the global economy and includes the 10 ASEAN member states plus Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan and South Korea. The RCEP agreement includes tariff reductions or their elimination and standardized customs procedures for a freer movement of products and services

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Upcoming changes to medical device registration in Thailand

Upcoming changes to medical device registrations in Thailand

All medical devices to enter Thailand, whether manufactured domestically or imported, are regulated by the Thai Food and Drug Administration (Thai FDA) of the Ministry of Public Health. Currently, the registration of medical devices is classified according to the level of control, which lists 3 levels: Licensed Medical Devices Notified Medical Devices General Medical Devices. Registrations

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COVID 19 has forced us to change the norms of going anywhere and everywhere

Contactless Thermometers in Singapore – the medical device regulations you need to know

COVID 19 has forced us to change the norms of going anywhere and everywhere. Now that temperature screening, mask wearing and social distancing have become a part of life, you might be curious to know more about contactless thermometers or temperature measurement devices and how they are regulated in Singapore. Contactless Temperature Measuring Devices fall under the definition

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Philippines FDA issues implementation schedule of AO 2018-002

Philippines FDA issues implementation schedule of AO 2018-002

The Philippines FDA issued Circular no. 2021-002 on Monday 4th January 2021, which contains the implementation scheduleof the Administrative Order No 2018-002: “Guidelines Governing the Issuance of an Authorization for a Medical Device based on the ASEAN Harmonized Technical Requirements” over three (3) phases. Administrative Order (AO) no. 2018-002 section IX stipulates that the requirement of registration for all medical

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Malaysia destination specialist cardiology treatments

Malaysia is becoming a destination for specialist cardiology treatments

Malaysia is becoming known as a specialist provider for cardiology treatments as it aims to become the preferred destination for medical tourism in ASEAN. There are over 30 advanced heart treatment centers including the National Heart Institute which earlier this year was the first hospital outside of the USA to implant the world’s tiniest pacemaker, the Micra AV developed

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Vietnam updates registration safety testing list

Vietnam updates list of medical devices for safety testing

The Vietnamese Ministry of Health (MOH) released Circular 33/2020/TT-BYT on 31st December 2020 which regulated for updating the list of medical devices that require safety testing and technical inspection.  The list of medical devices that must undergo safety testing and technical inspection has been updated to include the following: Breathing machines Anaesthetic breathing machines Electric scalpels Infant incubators

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Malaysia clamps down on covid-19 test kits

Malaysia clamps down on COVID-19 test kits

The Medical Device Authority (MDA) made an announcement on Monday aimed at the general public and distributors: informing the public that the purchase of COVID-19 test kits is prohibited; and to inform distributors that COVID test kits must use the special access route for registration and that they are only for distribution specifically to healthcare facilities as selling

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Malaysia issues guidance on medical face masks

Malaysia issues guidance on medical face masks

Last week the Medical Device Authority (MDA) in Malaysia released a new guidance document on face masks and respirators for medical use. The guidance covers performance characteristics, labelling and registration requirements. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), medical face masks are divided into two categories: procedure masks and surgical masks, both of which are used in clinical/health

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Vietnam issues guidance document on preparing medical device registrations

Vietnam issues guidance document on preparing medical device registrations

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health recently released a guidance document no. 7395/BYT-TB-CT on preparing medical device registrations. The aim of the document is to help applicants better understand and comply with regulations to speed up the appraisal of registration applications and thereby facilitate the circulation of medical equipment on the market. In accordance with the provisions

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Philippines FDA relaunches verification portal for medical devices

Philippines FDA relaunches verification portal for medical devices

The Philippines Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has resumed access to its online Verification Portal which provides comprehensive lists of FDA Licensed Establishments and Registered Health Products. The portal is open access so that the general public can verify whether a medical device placed in the Filipino market is properly licensed and distributed by an authorized dealer. The portal was

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Indonesia E-Catalogue

Indonesia opens e-Catalogue to imported medical devices

We’re happy to share that Indonesia’s National Public Procurement Agency (NPPA = LKPP) has again opened its e-Catalogue to imported medical devices. This means that both imported and domestic Medical Devices and Health Service Support Equipment (Non-Medical Devices) can be submitted. The e-Catalogue was last opened to imported medical devices in 2018, however an important difference

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Mourad Kholti French Chamber of Commerce representative

Mourad is appointed representative of the Malaysian French Chamber of Commerce

We’re proud to announce that Mourad Kholti, our CEO and founder, has been appointed the new representative of the Malaysian French Chamber of Commerce (CCIFM – CCI France Malaysia) for the northern region covering Penang, Perlis, Kedah and Perak. Mourad will be a point of contact and support for French business community in Northern Malaysia. Read

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Key medical device regulatory changes in Southeast Asia for 2021 webinar

Key medical device regulatory changes in Southeast Asia for 2021

Catch up on the important regulatory changes that are coming your way in 2021 for medical devices in Southeast Asia in the recording of our live presentation at the Medical Fair Asia, in December 2020. Shouzheng Tan presented a quick fire 20-minute overview of the “Key regulatory changes for 2021 in Southeast Asia that will

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