Ministerial Ordinance on Standards for Quality Assurance for Medical Devices (GQP)
English translation of Japanese ministerial ordinance on quality assurance standards for medical devices. The ordinance covers quality assurance requirements for drugs, quasi-drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices as of September 9, 2005.
📅 Effective / published: 2005-09-09
Manufacturers and sponsors placing medical devices on the Japan market should review their current compliance documentation against this change. Assess whether your device class, labelling, registration status, or technical documentation is affected. Where gaps are identified, update your files and notify your local representative or importer. Refer to the official source below for the full regulatory text and any transitional arrangements.
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