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China: Regulatory Adjustments for Imported Medical Devices in China
The recent adjustment to the “Announcement of the State Drug Administration on Matters Related to the Production of Imported Medical...
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6 days ago2 min read

Malaysia: MDA Releases First Edition Guidance on Importation of Medical Device for Re-Export (IRE)
To provide clarity and streamline compliance with the Medical Device Act 2012 (Act 737), on the 13 March 2025, the Medical Device...
ARQon
Mar 192 min read

Singapore: HSA Calls for Stakeholder Feedback on Best Practice Guide for Medical Device Cybersecurity
The increasing integration of technology in healthcare has revolutionized patient care and introduced new cybersecurity challenges. As...
ARQon
Mar 182 min read

U.K.: MHRA's New Framework for Digital Mental Health Technologies
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) released new guidance to help manufacturers navigate the UK medical device...
ARQon
Feb 182 min read

Malaysia: Online Advertisement Applications Begin March 2025
The Medical Device Authority (MDA) is set to enhance its application process by transitioning to a fully online system for advertisement...
ARQon
Feb 61 min read

Australia: Transition from URPTG to PRAC (w.e.f. March 2025)
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has announced significant updates to its recall process, slated for implementation in early...
ARQon
Feb 62 min read

Finland: EU F-Gas Regulation for HFC-Containing Inhalers (w.e.f. 1 January 2025)
Effectively from 1 January 2025 , new regulatory requirements have come into effect for placing inhalation sprays containing...
ARQon
Jan 222 min read

Vietnam: Medical Device Import License Extended to 30 June 2025
The Ministry of Health of Vietnam (MOH) recently issued Decree No. 04/2025/ND-CP, introducing amendments and supplements to Decree No....
ARQon
Jan 212 min read

Indonesia: Dried Blood Spot (DBS) Products Now Classified as Medical Devices (w.e.f. 9 December 2024)
Recently, the Ministry of Health of Indonesia announced that Kertas Saring, also known as Dried Blood Spot (DBS) , will be recognized as...
ARQon
Dec 30, 20242 min read

Indonesia: Online Certification and Medical Device Licensing Systems to Close Temporarily
The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has temporarily closed the Medical Device Licensing and Online Certification Systems for scheduled...
ARQon
Dec 23, 20242 min read

Singapore: HSA Launches Pilot for Change Management Program (CMP) Targeting SaMD and AI-Driven Innovations (w.e.f 4 December 2024)
Singapore's Health Sciences Authority (HSA) is taking a significant step toward modernizing regulatory frameworks with its pilot for the...
ARQon
Dec 11, 20241 min read

Vietnam: Addressing Import License Expirations in Vietnam (by 25 December 2024)
On behalf of the Ministry of Health of Vietnam, the Infrastructure and Medical Device Administration (IMDA) has requested all related...
ARQon
Dec 2, 20241 min read

Australia: Key Deadlines for Patient-Matched Medical Devices (PMDDs)
The Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA) has established a transition period to facilitate smooth transitions and allows continued...
ARQon
Nov 26, 20242 min read

Thailand: Guidelines for Document Referencing, Transfers, & Compliance in Medical Device Applications (w.e.f. 20 September 2024)
In alignment with the guidelines for licensing requests or notifications of medical device details by individuals, entities, or...
ARQon
Nov 20, 20242 min read

Nigeria: Zero VAT on Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices
On the 9 October 2024, the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has finalized an Executive Order implementing zero...
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Nov 13, 20241 min read

Indonesia: New Requirements for Medical Device Distributors Licensing Compliance (w.e.f 1 January 2025)
The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has introduced new guidelines for medical device distributors to enhance regulatory compliance,...
ARQon
Nov 12, 20241 min read

Australia: Critical Challenge for Medical Devices Due to 3G Network Shutdown
Starting on 28 October 2024 , both Telstra and Optus will be shutting down their third-generation (3G) networks. This follows the earlier...
ARQon
Oct 22, 20241 min read

Singapore: Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme Presents a New Standard for Medical Devices
On 16 October 2024, the Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme for Medical Devices (CLS [MD]) was officially launched, following a successful...
ARQon
Oct 17, 20241 min read

Thailand: Wound Dressings Under Medical Device Perspectives
The Thailand Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has released an infographic outlining the classification of wound dressings as medical...
ARQon
Oct 14, 20241 min read

Hong Kong: Revised Guidelines for Processing Application Renewal of Listed Medical Device (w.e.f 1 January 2025)
On 30 September 2024, the Medical Device Division (MDD) of Hong Kong introduced an updated procedure for processing renewal applications...
ARQon
Oct 8, 20241 min read
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