§ COMPARE REGULATORS

TGA vs COFEPRIS: Medical Device Regulatory Comparison

Compare the medical device registration pathways, classification, and regulatory requirements of TGA (Australia) vs COFEPRIS (Mexico).

TGA

Therapeutic Goods Administration (Australia)

Australia

The TGA regulates medical devices in Australia under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989. Australia uses a risk-based classification system aligned with GHTF/IMDRF. The TGA is an MDSAP participating author

CLASSES

Class I, IIa, IIb, III, AIMD

PATHWAY

ARTG inclusion via conformity assessment

KEY FUNCTIONS
  • ARTG registration
  • Conformity assessment
  • MDSAP participation
  • Adverse event reporting
  • Post-market surveillance

COFEPRIS

Federal Commission for Protection against Health Risks (Mexico)

Mexico

COFEPRIS regulates medical devices in Mexico under the General Health Law. Mexico uses a three-class system (I, II, III). A sanitary registration (registro sanitario) is required for Class II and III

CLASSES

Class I, II, III

PATHWAY

COFEPRIS sanitary registration

KEY FUNCTIONS
  • Sanitary registration
  • FDA/EU recognition pathway
  • GMP compliance
  • Import permits
  • Vigilance reporting

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