The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), is responsible for protecting the health of consumers by ensuring the safety, quality and efficacy of health products, including food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and cosmetics, in Thailand. The... Read More
The ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Consultative Committee for Standards and Quality (ACCSQ) was formed in 1992 by the ASEAN Economic Ministers. The purpose of the committee is to eliminate technical barriers to trade and facilitate the objectives of the ASEAN... Read More
The Ministry of Public Health in Thailand announced in late 2002 that it is drafting a new Medical Device Act. The new act will include revised registration requirements as well as regulations on product liability. The act will also outline the licensing... Read More
Despite the slowing economies, Asia still continues to offer medical device manufacturers many investment opportunities. With information and updates on China, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and ASEAN, this article highlights the benefits and advantages of manufacturing medical devices in Asia. Asian countries... Read More
As Asian countries begin to adopt more western lifestyles and foods, “western” diseases are becoming more prevalent killers in Asia. Economic transition, urbanization, and technological development have brought about lifestyle changes that have increased the chances for heart disease in Asia. Developing... Read More
More and more medical device companies are making their products in Asia via contract manufacturing, joint ventures or setting up their own shop. Contract manufacturing is an efficient means by which medical manufacturers can utilize production facilities already available in Asian countries.... Read More
There are several issues that foreign manufacturers will want to keep in mind in navigating the regulatory process in Thailand. First, in order to import medical devices into Thailand, an importer must first apply for and receive an import authorization and registration... Read More
The US Trade Development Agency (TDA) estimates that developing countries in Asia will spend over $6 billion on healthcare technology over the next five years. There are at least 25 large-scale healthcare technology projects either underway or on the drawing board in... Read More
Despite sluggish economies in some countries, Asia still represents future growth opportunities in healthcare products. Over the next 20 years, Asian healthcare markets are expected to grow at a rate two and a half times that of the West. A rising standard... Read More
The Thai market for healthcare products grew an estimated 12 percent last year. The next few years should see similar or even greater growth. With heart disease and cancer the two major causes of death in Thailand, and increasing numbers of Thais... Read More