Medical Device Regulatory Timelines
The Health Products Act 2007 came into operation on 1st Nov 2007.
30 April 2010 — Last day for submitting Class C and Class D Medical Device for inclusion onto H.S.A.’s Transition List. (Note: Submitted dossier will be subjected to screening and evaluation).
From 10 August 2010 — Companies without Importer Licence will not be allowed to import medical devices. Companies without Wholesaler Licence will not be allowed to supply medical devices. (Note: To be eligible to apply for Importer or Wholesaler Licence, a company must have a valid GDPMDS certificate.)
From 10 August 2010 — Companies that manufactures finished medical devices is required to obtain a manufacturer's licence from HSA. (Note: To be eligible to apply for Manufacturer's License, a company must have a valid ISO 13485 certificate.)
From 10 August 2010 — Companies are prohibited from supplying unregistered Class C or Class D medical devices unless their product is listed on the SMDR or is on the Transition List.
31 August 2011 — Last day for submitting Class A and Class B Medical Device for inclusion onto H.S.A.’s Transition List. (Note: Submitted dossier will be subjected to screening and evaluation).
From 01 January 2012 — Companies are prohibited from supplying unregistered medical devices of all classes unless they are authorised by H.S.A or listed on the Transition List.
* The above information is subject to change, please check with H.S.A. for the latest updates.