Malaysia, Vietnam And Philippines Report Regulatory Compliance Progress And Pain Points
ASEAN member states’ transition to AMDD and certificate renewals are stirring much debate locally
Executive Summary
The latest Asian Regulatory Discussions heard about Malaysia’s five-year device certificate renewal concerns, Vietnam industry’s suggestion for device fast-task approval routes, and the Philippines industry’s transition needs as the country’s new AMDD-based regulatory system gets up and running. Also: device news from Singapore and Thailand.
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