Medical Devices

Hong Kong Requires MDACS Listing for Injectable Dermal Fillers by March 1, 2027

New requirements could affect how injectable devices, including dermal fillers, are supplied in Hong Kong’s private healthcare sector.

September 29, 2026
Hong Kong Requires MDACS Listing for Injectable Dermal Fillers by March 1, 2027
China Enacts First Healthcare Security Law: Impact on Global Medtech

China’s new Healthcare Security Law affects medical device reimbursement, health economic evidence, payment models, and digital traceability from 2027.

September 25, 2026
China Enacts First Healthcare Security Law: Impact on Global Medtech
Indonesia Mandates Pre-Shipment Halal Verification for Imported Products

BPJPH Regulation No. 4 of 2026 introduces pre-shipment halal verification and LPPH reports for imported goods starting September 2026.

September 25, 2026
Indonesia Mandates Pre-Shipment Halal Verification for Imported Products
NMPA Issues World’s First Industry Standard for Medical Devices Using/Adopting BCI Technology

China’s NMPA has released YY/T 2029–2026, establishing the world's first AI-BCI EEG dataset quality standard for medical devices ahead of its September 2027 enforcement.

September 23, 2026
NMPA Issues World’s First Industry Standard for Medical Devices Using/Adopting BCI Technology
China Issues First Ethical Guidelines for Artificial Intelligence Medical Imaging Research

China’s Science Ministry issued ethical guidelines establishing strict standards for AI medical imaging data, algorithm validation, and ethics reviews.

September 15, 2026
China Issues First Ethical Guidelines for Artificial Intelligence Medical Imaging Research
TFDA Simplifies Paperwork for Medical Device Applications in Taiwan

From October 1, 2026, TFDA will expand electronic review and stop issuing paper copies of approved labeling for Class I, II, and III medical devices in Taiwan.

September 11, 2026
TFDA Simplifies Paperwork for Medical Device Applications in Taiwan
TFDA Updates Processing Time Limits for Public Applications in Taiwan

Taiwan's TFDA has revised its processing time limits table for public applications, adding eight application items and amending two existing items.

September 9, 2026
TFDA Updates Processing Time Limits for Public Applications in Taiwan
China Releases First National Standard for Artificial Intelligence Medical Devices

China issues GB/T 47941.1-2026, establishing national terminology standards for AI medical devices to streamline regulatory reviews and compliance for global manufacturers.

September 4, 2026
China Releases First National Standard for Artificial Intelligence Medical Devices
Physician operates CT machine for a patient.
Guangdong Releases 2026 Guideline for Importing Hong Kong and Macao Medical Devices into the Greater Bay Area

The revised 2026 GBA Connect Scheme framework sets higher bars for clinical need while fast-tracking repeat approvals for imported medical devices.

August 26, 2026
Guangdong Releases 2026 Guideline for Importing Hong Kong and Macao Medical Devices into the Greater Bay Area
Taiwan FDA Announces 2026 Recognized Medical Device Standards and Abolished Standards List

Taiwan’s TFDA released its updated 2026 recognized medical device standards list to harmonize regulations and streamline global market access.

August 24, 2026
Taiwan FDA Announces 2026 Recognized Medical Device Standards and Abolished Standards List
Malaysia MDA Announces Implementation of Hologram Security Labels for Registered Medical Devices

Overseas medical device manufacturers must prepare for Malaysia MDA's new hologram labeling framework designed to curb counterfeits and secure supply chains.

August 20, 2026
Malaysia MDA Announces Implementation of Hologram Security Labels for Registered Medical Devices
China NMPA Highlights Revised Medical Device GMP and Key Regulatory Reforms at 29th IMDRF Session

Understand what China’s revised medical device GMP means for quality management and digital compliance, alongside changes to classification, emerging technologies, and online sales.

August 19, 2026
China NMPA Highlights Revised Medical Device GMP and Key Regulatory Reforms at 29th IMDRF Session

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