Medical Device Regulatory Requirements in Vietnam

Regulatory Authority Department of Medical Equipment and Health Works (DMEHW)
Regulatory Authority Website Link Click Here
Device Classification A,B,C,D
Medical Device Regulations No: 98/2021/ND-CP Decree on Medical Equipment | Click Here
IVD Classification A,B,C,D
Registration Process Medical Device Registration | Click Here
Registration Timeline For class A and B, it takes 1 to 2 weeks and for class C and D, it takes 6 to 10 months
Requirement of Authorized Representative Yes
Language Requirement Labels must be in English & Vietnamese Or French & Vietnamese Language
Additional Information Medical equipment with a circulation number in Vietnam can be exported and imported according to need, without quantity restriction and without approval from the Ministry of Health.
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The above information is last updated on 09/Apr/2025

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