Thursday, 12, March, 2026 / Published in China, Medical Device, News

China Seeks Comments on Draft 2026 Class III Clinical Trial Approval Catalogue

On February 3, 2026, the Center for Medical Device Evaluation (CMDE) released the “Catalogue of Class III Medical Devices Requiring…

Tuesday, 10, March, 2026 / Published in Malaysia, Medical Devices, News

Malaysia Withdraws MDA Guidance on Importation of Medical Devices for Personal Use

On February 16, 2026, the Medical Device Authority (MDA) announced the withdrawal of “Guidance Document MDA/GD/0066 – Importation of Medical…

Tuesday, 10, March, 2026 / Published in Cosmetics, Indonesia, News

Indonesia BPOM Strengthens Cosmetic Clinical Trial Requirements Under Regulation No. 34 of 2025

On December 31, 2025, Indonesia’s National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM) issued “BPOM Regulation No. 34 of 2025,”…

Tuesday, 10, March, 2026 / Published in Malaysia, News, Pharmaceuticals

Malaysia Mandates Testing for Diethylene Glycol (DEG) and Ethylene Glycol (EG) in High-Risk Oral Liquid Products

On February 10, 2026, the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA), under the Ministry of Health Malaysia, issued “Directive No. 8…

Tuesday, 10, March, 2026 / Published in Cosmetics, Health Foods & Supplements, Medical Devices, News, Pharmaceuticals, Vietnam

Vietnam Cuts Advertising Red Tape for Healthcare Products

On February 12, 2026, the Ministry of Health of Vietnam issued “Circular No. 03/2026/TT-BYT,” abolishing several previously issued legal normative…

Tuesday, 10, March, 2026 / Published in Malaysia, News, Pharmaceuticals

Malaysia Mandates GCP 5th Edition for Clinical Trials Under New NPRA Directive

On January 29, 2026, the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) under the Ministry of Health Malaysia issued “Directive No. 7…

Monday, 9, March, 2026 / Published in Malaysia, Medical Devices, News, Thailand

Malaysia–Thailand Regulatory Reliance Pilot Opens Faster Pathway for Medical Device Approvals

On December 4, 2025, the Medical Device Authority (MDA) of Malaysia and the Thai Food and Drug Administration (Thai FDA)…

Monday, 9, March, 2026 / Published in Cosmetics, News, Vietnam

Vietnam Draft Cosmetic Decree Signals Tougher Compliance Environment

On February 2, 2026, Vietnam’s Ministry of Health published a draft “Decree on Cosmetic Management” that would replace the country’s…

Thursday, 5, March, 2026 / Published in Malaysia, Medical Devices, News

Malaysia MDA Strengthens Oversight of Medical Device Procurement Supply Chain

On January 28, 2026, the Medical Device Authority (MDA) implemented “Circular Letter No. 1/2026”, establishing updated regulatory requirements governing medical…

Thursday, 5, March, 2026 / Published in Malaysia, Medical Devices, News

Malaysia Expands Medical Device Regulation to Aesthetic Treatment Technologies

On February 25, 2026, the Medical Device Authority (MDA) of Malaysia announced the gazettement of the “Medical Device (Designated Medical…