General country-specific regulatory information is provided on this page for medical device registration and approval in Qatar.
We review our Regulatory Information frequently; please check back often for updates
Regulatory Authority: Medical devices in Qatar are managed by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC). Currently medical devices do not require registration, but they do require an import permit, which must be obtained by a local authorized representative.
Classification System: Medical devices are classified according to EU model into risk-based Classes I, IIa, IIb, III, and IV.
Authorized Representative: A local authorized representative is required to obtain an import permit.
Additional Information: Medical devices must be authorized by one of the founding members of the Global Harmonization Task Force (GHTF) to obtain market access.
Other Middle East & North Africa Countries: Algeria,Bahrain,Egypt,Israel,Jordan,Kuwait,Lebanon,Morocco,Oman,Palestine,Tunisia,United Arabic Emirates,Yemen,Saudi Arabia
For detailed device-specific compliance information for each market, including Qatar, to expedite the preparation of your medical device or IVD registration application.
Did you know you can onboard your medical device or IVD compliance information to our system in less than 15 minutes?
And, in less than a minute, you can start your device-specific registration application and a complete county-specific registration process in this country or any of the other 140+ countries available for you through the Arazy Group Medtech registration platform.
