General country-specific regulatory information is provided on this page for medical device registration and approval in Japan.
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REGULATORY AUTHORITY: Medical devices are regulated by the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA), under the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW).
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM: Devices are classified according to risk into Classes I, II, III and IV.
TIMEFRAME: The registration process ranges from 8-16 months, depending on classification.
LICENSE VALIDITY: Licenses issued in Japan expire after five years.
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE: An authorized representative is required.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: An application of Foreign Manufacturers Accreditation (FMA) is required in addition to the product license.
Other Central & East Asia Countries: Afghanistan, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Russia, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
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