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New List of Class III Medical Devices Requiring Clinical Trials

On September 14, the CMDE announced two new additions in the list of class III medical devices requiring clinical trials in China.

March 29, 2022
New List of Class III Medical Devices Requiring Clinical Trials
NMPA Extends UDI Database Pilot Phase and DI Submission

The NMPA updated the first batch of medical devices requiring UDI, and extended the UDID’s pilot phase to January 1, 2021

March 29, 2022
NMPA Extends UDI Database Pilot Phase and DI Submission
China Implements Easier Transition for Localization of Overseas Manufacturers

The NMPA optimizes the approval process for overseas manufacturers intending to produce their already registered class II or III medical devices in China.

March 29, 2022
China Implements Easier Transition for Localization of Overseas Manufacturers
Draft Measures for Health Food Filing

The SAMR launched a public consultation on 6 draft documents covering technical requirements, manufacturing processes and excipients for health food filing.

Draft Measures for Health Food Filing
CSAR Subsidiary Regulations: China Consults on the Draft Administrative Measures on Cosmetics Labeling

China has carried out a series of measures to support the CSAR (Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation) and the cosmetics regulatory framework.

March 29, 2022
CSAR Subsidiary Regulations: China Consults on the Draft Administrative Measures on Cosmetics Labeling
UDI Database of NMPA: Understand It Within 6 Minutes

The NMPA released an introductory video about the online UDI database, soon to be implemented for the first batch of medical devices on October 1, 2020.

March 29, 2022
UDI Database of NMPA: Understand It Within 6 Minutes
China Regulatory Framework for AI

The China's State Council announced the regulatory framework for AI, and the plan to implement standards for AI developments in the healthcare industry.

March 29, 2022
China Regulatory Framework for AI
Clinical Trial Guidelines Updated & Various Draft Product Guidelines Issued

Guidelines covering technical review / clinical trials / clinical evaluation for the registration of medical devices in China

March 29, 2022
Clinical Trial Guidelines Updated & Various Draft Product Guidelines Issued
NMPA Fast-Track Approvals: Applications and Approvals Passed

2 medical devices were passed for the fast-track approval, whilst the NMPA accepted the applications for the fast track approval of 8 medical devices.

March 29, 2022
NMPA Fast-Track Approvals: Applications and Approvals Passed
2019 Annual Report, Strengthening Scheme and Updates on Medical Device Mandatory Standards

NMPA Issues 2019 Annual Report, Strengthening Scheme and Updates on Medical Device Mandatory Standards in China

March 9, 2026
2019 Annual Report, Strengthening Scheme and Updates on Medical Device Mandatory Standards
2 Health Food Products Draft Regulations Issued for Public Consultation

In July 2020, the SAMR announced two drafts concerning health food products and launched the public consultation to solicit comments

2 Health Food Products Draft Regulations Issued for Public Consultation
3 Cosmetics Draft Regulations Issued for Public Consultation

In July 2020, the NMPA (National Medical Products Administration) announced three drafts and launched a public consultation to solicit comments

March 9, 2026
3 Cosmetics Draft Regulations Issued for Public Consultation
Various Technical Review Guidelines Updated

In July 2020, the CMDE issued a notice requesting domestic and overseas manufacturers‘ assistance to draft the technical review guidelines for 15 medical...

March 11, 2026
Various Technical Review Guidelines Updated
CMDE Recruits Manufacturers of Biomaterials for Tissue Repair

The CMDE asks for the input from medical device manufacturers in the field of tissue regeneration for support in their research and technology development.

March 11, 2026
CMDE Recruits Manufacturers of Biomaterials for Tissue Repair
New Penalties announced for Medical Device Violations in Beijing

The Beijing MPA has announced the implementation of a grading system for medical device violations in Beijing.

March 11, 2026
New Penalties announced for Medical Device Violations in Beijing
Cutting Edge Tech Developments in China

The “Artificial Intelligent Medical Device Innovation and Cooperation Platform” announced their recent developments concerning AI medical devices

March 11, 2026
Cutting Edge Tech Developments in China
Reminder for Start of Medical Devices' UDI Code Labeling Requirement

From October 1, 2020 onwards, the registered applicant/registrant of medical devices listed in the first batch must submit the product identification (DI)

March 9, 2026
Reminder for Start of Medical Devices' UDI Code Labeling Requirement
Extension of Exemption List for Medical Devices and IVDs soon

On July 29, 2020 the CMDE (Center for Medical Device Evaluation) of NMPA (National Medical Products Administration) released a draft of the proposed amendment to the list of medical devices and IVDs to be exempted from clinical trials:

The draft proposes to add 53 medical devices (Class II: 34; Class III: 19) and 15 IVDs (Class II: 13; Class III: 2) to the clinical trial exemption list. Also, the names and descriptions of 11 medical devices (Class II: 9; Class III: 2) are proposed for revision, while there are 2 medical devices being combined with other products.

Here are the links to:

Proposed amendment for the list of medical devices to be exempted from clinical trials

Proposed amendment for the list of IVDs to be exempted from clinical trials

The CMDE is currently soliciting for public comments, and the public consultation ends on August 31, 2020.

By Jacky Li. Contact Cisema if you would like to learn more.

March 13, 2026
Extension of Exemption List for Medical Devices and IVDs soon
Beijing MPA Will Implement Stricter Supervision on Medical Cosmetology

On July 31, 2020, the Beijing MPA (Medical Products Administration) made an announcement to implement stricter supervision on medical cosmetology products.

March 11, 2026
Beijing MPA Will Implement Stricter Supervision on Medical Cosmetology
Webinar: International Market Access Series - Go China

Organizer: BioM Biotech Cluster Development GmbH

Date: July 30, 2020

Time: 10:00 - 12:00 pm (CET)

Venue: Online

Register here on organizer's website

Contact: Dr. Andreas Berghammer , Tel.: +49 (0) 89-899679-17

Anja Weber, Tel.: +49 (0) 89-899679-35

March 29, 2022
Webinar: International Market Access Series - Go China

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