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CMDE Publishes Case Studies on IVDs and SiMDs in August 2021

The CMDE published several interesting case studies to address some of the detailed requirements for IVD and SiMD registration in China

March 13, 2026
CMDE Publishes Case Studies on IVDs and SiMDs in August 2021
NMPA Proposes to Expand the Scope for the Class I Medical Device Classification Catalogue

The NMPA is revising the Class I Medical Device Classification Catalogue to cover 600 new product examples.

August 3, 2023
NMPA Proposes to Expand the Scope for the Class I Medical Device Classification Catalogue
Cisema experts cited in drug-device combination news

China clarifies rules for registration and classification of drug-device combinations and read more about the NMPA

August 3, 2023
Cisema experts cited in drug-device combination news
China NMPA Finalizes the “Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Production and Operation of Cosmetics”

On January 1, 2022, the China Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Production and Operation of Cosmetics will be implemented

August 4, 2023
China NMPA Finalizes the “Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Production and Operation of Cosmetics”
CMDE Compares EU and China Risk Management

Due to stricter risk managements imposed by the EU MDR, there could be a high approval rate for EU medical devices registering in China.

August 4, 2023
CMDE Compares EU and China Risk Management
New Preconditions for Marketing Approvals of Combination Products in China

The NMPA implemented the “Notice on Matters related to the Registration of Drug-Device Combination Products” (No.52-2021).

August 4, 2023
New Preconditions for Marketing Approvals of Combination Products in China
China Still Finalizing the Details for Self-Testing on Medical Devices

NMPA revised the draft “Required Working Measures on Self-Testing for the Registration of Medical Devices” to support Order 739.

August 4, 2023
China Still Finalizing the Details for Self-Testing on Medical Devices
Shelf Life for Passive Implantable Medical Devices: Draft Amendment Released

The draft amendment covers the guiding principles for the shelf-life of passive implantable medical device for registration and filing.

August 4, 2023
Shelf Life for Passive Implantable Medical Devices: Draft Amendment Released
UDI Now Proposed for All Class III Medical Devices and IVDs

NMPA published a regulatory draft to require all class III medical devices and IVDs manufactured after March 1, 2022 to have UDI.

March 13, 2026
UDI Now Proposed for All Class III Medical Devices and IVDs
Drug-device combination products in 2021: List of Classification Results for the first batch

NIFDC announced 5 drug-based combination products and 5 medical device-based combination products among a total of 22 application results.

August 4, 2023
Drug-device combination products in 2021: List of Classification Results for the first batch
AI Medical Devices and SaMDs: Classification Guidelines Released

On July 8, 2021, the China National Medical Products Administration announced the classification guidelines for AI medical devices and SaMDs.

August 4, 2023
AI Medical Devices and SaMDs: Classification Guidelines Released
Hot Topic: Beauty Devices Regulated As Medical Devices - A Trend to Continue

Popular beauty devices are classified as medical devices according to the classification catalogue in China

August 9, 2023
Hot Topic: Beauty Devices Regulated As Medical Devices - A Trend to Continue
Regulatory Insights for Drug Master Filing (DMF) in China

Drug Master Filing permits APIs, excipients and packaging materials manufacturers protect intellectual property and market approval.

March 13, 2026
Regulatory Insights for Drug Master Filing (DMF) in China
Biocompatibility Testing in China of Medical Devices: Regulatory Update

Biocompatibility testing is the one test that can be done outside of China provided it complies with the GB/T 16886 and ISO 10993 standards.

August 9, 2023
Biocompatibility Testing in China of Medical Devices: Regulatory Update
China Regulations on the Supervision and Administration of Children's Cosmetics (Draft for soliciting opinions)

The NMPA regulatory draft imposes stricter controls and raises the safety standards on Children's cosmetics under the age of 12.

August 9, 2023
China Regulations on the Supervision and Administration of Children's Cosmetics (Draft for soliciting opinions)
NMPA Issued Administrative Measures on Cosmetics Labeling

Grace period will be around 11 months for new applicants, and around 23 months for applicants with approvals before May 1, 2022.

August 9, 2023
NMPA Issued Administrative Measures on Cosmetics Labeling
Catalogue of China's Technical Guidelines Concerning Medical Device Registrations in 2021

The NMPA (National Medical Products Administration) issued the Catalogue of Technical Guidelines for Reviewing Medical Device Registrations.

August 9, 2023
Catalogue of China's Technical Guidelines Concerning Medical Device Registrations in 2021
2021 China Medical Device Standards Catalogue Released

The catalogue covers 1,791 medical industry standards that are currently in effect. 77 industry standards will be revised this year.

August 9, 2023
2021 China Medical Device Standards Catalogue Released
1,002 Institutions in China Qualified for Clinical Trials

List of institutions qualified for conducting clinical trials and also completed the filing application to be listed in the NMPA database.

August 9, 2023
1,002 Institutions in China Qualified for Clinical Trials
New Top-Level China Medical Device/IVD Law “Order 739” Now In Force

New revised law on the Supervision and Administration of Medical Devices (Order 739) issued by the State Council came into force in June 2021

March 13, 2026
New Top-Level China Medical Device/IVD Law “Order 739” Now In Force

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