NMPA vs MFDS: Medical Device Regulatory Comparison
Compare the medical device registration pathways, classification, and regulatory requirements of NMPA (China) vs MFDS (South Korea).
NMPA
National Medical Products Administration (China)
China
China's NMPA regulates medical devices through CMDE (Center for Medical Device Evaluation) technical reviews. China uses a three-class risk-based system. Foreign manufacturers must appoint a Marketing…
Class I, II, III
NMPA Registration (CMDE review)
- ▸CMDE technical review
- ▸MAH (Marketing Authorization Holder) system
- ▸In-country testing requirements
- ▸Clinical trial oversight
- ▸NMPA registration certificates
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…
Class I, II, III, IV
MFDS registration
- ▸KGMP compliance
- ▸Technical documentation review
- ▸MDSAP participation
- ▸Clinical trial approval
- ▸Device registration
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