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: Amy Yin, Vicki Lung, Gordon B. Schatz.

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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: Amy Yin, Vicki Lung, Gordon B. Schatz.

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Approval from the State Food and Drug Administration concerning drug registration and appraisal reform on pilot basis in Guangdong Food and Drug Administration *

China - December 12 2012
State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) indicated November 2 that it approved Guangdong Province to assume drug evaluation and approval responsibilities on a pilot basis.

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

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MOH issues action plan on hospital infections *

China - November 16 2012
The Ministry of Health (MOH) released the Action Plan for Preventing and Controlling Hospital (Nosocomial) Infections (2012- 2015).

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

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State Council issues the 12th FYP for public health services development *

China - November 16 2012
On October 19, the State Council issued the 12th Five-Year Plan for the development of public health services.

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

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