CFDA

The National Maternity and Perinatal Audit (NMPA) is an organization under the State Council of China, and is responsible for the management and supervision of medical devices nationwide, similar to the Korean Food and Drug Administration. Among imported medical devices in China, NMPA target products can be marketed after approval.

The National Maternity and Perinatal Audit (NMPA) was changed from CFDA to NMPA due to the reorganization of the governmental organization in March 2018. It stipulated that health food (health functional food in Korea) is managed and supervised by the National Market Supervision and Administration Bureau.

NMPA can be seen as CFDA in the past and is currently divided into two organizations, but for convenience, it is collectively referred to as NMPA.

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  What is NMPA registration?

  It refers to the registration process in which the product lines included in the following items are certified by the Chinese NMPA according to Chinese regulations.

  • Medical devices (including in vitro diagnostic devices)
  • Cosmetics
  • Raw materials and ingredients for pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical packaging materials
  • Infant formula
  • Health food (nutrients and special dietary supplements)
  • Food for special medical purposes

  The NMPA certification is a system introduced so that it can match international requirements as international competition intensifies after identifying institutional gaps as China faces globalization.
  
  Import, sale and use of the above products are permitted only with valid NMPA certification for quality assurance and product safety.

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  NMPA related regulations

  The ever-changing laws and increasing regulatory requirements make the application process complex and difficult, not only for first time applicants, but also for companies with extensive application experience. This is because the laws related to NMPA certification for certain product lines have been introduced only recently and are constantly being revised.
  
  NMPA registration rules are similar to international standards.

  • GB standard (national standard)
  • YY standard (industry standard)

  In particular, the guidelines for labeling health food warning phrases are scheduled to be implemented from 2020, so health food must indicate the warning phrase, production date, and quality guarantee period on the minimum packaging (container). In addition, the number of health foods subject to the registration system is expected to increase as the health food ingredient list and health function list management method are implemented.

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  What is SAMR?

  • On March 13, 2018, at the 13th National People's Congress, the Chinese Cabinet decided to reduce the number of ministries at the ministerial level, and the related regulations and officials in charge of registration were to remain the same.
  • “Health food” in China refers to foods that can supply nutrients to specific or general consumers or control body functions, and are foods that are not intended for treatment and do not have acute or chronic harm to the human body. SAMR health food license and registration is an essential gateway to export health food to China. Only health food approved by the National Market Supervision and Management Administration (SAMR) can be officially sold in China.
  • State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and China Drug Administration (CDA) have decided to replace CFDA
  • In IGC, since all revisions have not been finalized, they are used interchangeably with the term CFDA.

• Classification of medical devices

  

  Classification	Definition	Product
  Class I	Medical devices that can guarantee safety and effectiveness through general management	Basic surgical instruments
  		Ophthalmology/Otolaryngology surgical instruments
  		Stethoscope
  		Medical hammer
  		Medical radiation protection equipment and supplies
  Class II	Medical devices requiring additional management to ensure safety and effectiveness	Medical suture
  		Neurosurgery surgical instruments
  		Thermometer, sphygmomanometer, spirometer
  		Electrocardiogram, diagnostic device
  		Disinfection and sterilization equipment
  		Contraceptive
  		Blood flow measuring device
  		Ophthalmic optics
  		Magnetotherapy machine
  		Medical X-ray accessories and parts
  		Ultrasound physiotherapy equipment
  		Surface sealing material
  		Biochemical analyzer
  Class III	Medical devices that are used for life support or maintenance, are inserted into the human body, or have a potential risk to the human body and must be strictly managed from the viewpoint of safety and effectiveness.	Needle and electronic needle
  		Electronic endoscope
  		Ultrasound surgical equipment and treatment equipment
  		Laser surgery and treatment equipment
  		Medical high frequency equipment and equipment
  		MRI, X-ray treatment diagnostic equipment
  		Medical radiation therapy equipment
  		Blood type analyzer
  		Oxygen supply prosthesis
  		Medical sealing material and bonding material
  		Fluids, transfusion devices and hoses

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  IGC’s Competency

  • IGC is able to provide the best service in the field of certification based on long experience and trust accumulated with customers.
  • As the best partner for exporting to China and other overseas certifications, IGC Certification Center accurately supports the issuance of Chinese certificates necessary for Korean companies to enter the Chinese market.
  • It is possible to respond quickly to variables in the regulations of the China Sanitation Permit Bureau, which are constantly changing rapidly, and quick feedback on work is possible.
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