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MHRA vs MFDS: Medical Device Regulatory Comparison

Compare the medical device registration pathways, classification, and regulatory requirements of MHRA (United Kingdom) vs MFDS (South Korea).

MHRA

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

United Kingdom

Post-Brexit, the MHRA operates an independent regulatory framework for medical devices in the UK. The UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) marking is replacing CE marking for the UK market. The MHRA is devel

CLASSES

Class I, IIa, IIb, III

PATHWAY

UKCA marking via UK Approved Body

KEY FUNCTIONS
  • UKCA marking
  • UK device registration
  • Yellow Card adverse event reporting
  • UK Approved Body oversight

MFDS

Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (South Korea)

South Korea

MFDS regulates medical devices in South Korea using a four-class system. The Korean Good Manufacturing Practice (KGMP) standard is required for all manufacturers. South Korea is an MDSAP participating

CLASSES

Class I, II, III, IV

PATHWAY

MFDS registration

KEY FUNCTIONS
  • KGMP compliance
  • Technical documentation review
  • MDSAP participation
  • Clinical trial approval
  • Device registration

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