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Philippines FDA consultation on ban on mercury containing thermometer

Philippines FDA consultation on ban of mercury-containing thermometers

The Philippines Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the date for comments on a draft Circular on Banning all Mercury-Containing Thermometers, Sphygmomanometers, Dental Amalgam Capsules and Liquid Mercury for Use in Dental Restorative Purposes. Comments may be submitted until 14 August 2021. This draft circular follows guidelines issued in

Indonesia simplifies registration for some Class A medical devices

Indonesia simplifies registration for some Class A medical devices

The Ministry of Health in Indonesia is simplifying the registration process for 34 Class A medical devices as well as some Class I and II Household Health supplies (Perbekalan Kesehatan Rumah Tangga or PKRT). The new process will require SDAK (Sertifikat Distribusi Alat Kesehatan) or Medical Device Distribution Certificate (MDDC)

philippines fda licensing medical device retailers

Philippines FDA Licensing of Medical Device Retailers

The Philippines FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has published a draft version of “Guidelines on the Licensing of Retailers of Medical Devices in the Philippines”.  This draft is now open for comments from concerned parties until 24 July 2021. The draft guidelines specify those establishments that are required to obtain

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Unique Device Identification Consultation in Singapore

A Unique Device Identification consultation is underway in Singapore. The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has issued a draft document entitled “Guidance on the Medical Device Unique Device Identification (UDI) System” so that stakeholders can provide feedback on the document. The consultation is open now until 30 June 2021. Singapore does

Philippines FDA Class A Medical Device List Consultation

Philippines FDA Class A Medical Device List Consultation

The Philippines FDA has announced a virtual consultation on the draft Reference List of Class A Medical Devices and the draft addendum to the Full Implementation of Administrative Order No. 2018-0002 entitled “Guidelines Governing the Issuance of an Authorization for a Medical Device based on the ASEAN Harmonized Technical Requirements”.

Medical device advertising approval Malaysia

Medical device advertising regulations in Malaysia

The Malaysian Medical Device Authority has issued an announcement reminding medical device manufacturers, distributors and the public that the Medical Device (Advertising) Regulations 2019 were implemented on 4 May 2021. With full enforcement of the regulations commencing on 1 January 2022. In the meantime, manufacturers, distributors, advertising agencies and other

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