CFDA allows manufacturers to confirm medical device classes *

China - April 26 2013
In late March 2013, CFDA issued a Notice Concerning Further Improvement to Defining Classification of Medical Devices. The Notice allows the…

Co-authors: Katherine Yang, Amy Yin, Vicki Lung.

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CFDA seeks public comment on Special Approval Procedures for Innovative Medical Devices *

China - April 26 2013
China Food and Drug Administration ("CFDA," previously known as "SFDA") issued a draft Notice on Soliciting Public Comments on the Special Approval…

Co-authors: Katherine Yang, Amy Yin, Vicki Lung.

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New People's Republic of China (PRC) regulations for centralized procurement of medical consumables contain significant penalties for commercial bribery *

China - February 21 2013
On December 17 2012, China's Ministry of Health, in conjunction with five other government agencies, issued the Trial Regulations on Centralized…

Co-authors: John Tan, Christine Liu .

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China agencies drafting policies to accelerate development of medical devices, supporting fund to be introduced in July (Shanghai Securities News 2012-07-05) --- July 5, 2012) *

China - August 8 2012
The medical device industry constitutes a major part of China’s strategic growth industries.

Co-authors: John Tan, Jay J. Yan, Katherine Yang, May Ling Wong, Hugh Scogin.

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Li Keqiang calls for further medical reforms (China Daily 2012-07-20) --- July 20, 2012 *

China - August 8 2012
On July 18, Vice-Premier Li Keqiang urged the country to push forward with medical reform.

Co-authors: John Tan, Jay J. Yan, Katherine Yang, May Ling Wong, Hugh Scogin.

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