Free Trade Zone Pilot Programmes
This page provides a plain English reference for free trade zone pilot programmes under China's NMPA regulatory framework. Full content to be completed during editorial review.
Regulatory basis
Special access and designation pathways are established under NMPA orders and announcements. See What's New for the latest updates to these programmes.
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Add a complete section explaining: (1) which free trade zones participate in medical device pilot programmes (Shanghai, Zhejiang, Tianjin, Guangdong, etc.); (2) expedited registration/approval pathways available in pilot zones; (3) regulatory requirements for devices imported through pilot zones; (4) restrictions on domestic distribution post-import; (5) recent NMPA announcements on pilot zone updates; (6) timeline benefits compared to standard registration.