Philippines Gets Moving On Reg Reform: Asian Medtech Associations Regulatory Networking, October 2018
Executive Summary
The Asian Medtech Associations Regulatory Networking discussions this month focus on regulatory reforms in the Philippines, where good progress is being made on embedding a new set of medical device, IVD and labeling regulations. Also, updates from Thailand, Hong Kong and India. This series is hosted by Medtech Insight, along with the Asia Regulatory and Quality Consultancy (ARQon) and the Asia Regulatory Professionals Association (ARPA).
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