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ADVERTISEMENT OF MEDICAL DEVICE
ADVERTISEMENT OF MEDICAL DEVICE
What is the definition of advertisement in the Evidence Act 1950 [Act 56]?
Any statement, pictorial representation, or design, by means of any document as defined under the Evidence Act 1950 [Act 56] or by any other means, which is intended or claimed, whether directly or indirectly, to promote the use or supply of anything related to medical devices. Advertisement includes an announcement of a public nature, whether for the sale or purchase of a medical device or constituting an invitation to participate in an activity, and is conveyed by or through any signage, image, or sound disseminated through any medium for advertising purposes.
Conclusion: Advertisement refers to any statement, pictorial representation, or design intended to promote the use or supply of medical devices, whether directly or indirectly, through any medium, including signage, images, or sound.
How can I submit an advertisement application for medical devices?
All information, guidelines, and guidance documents that clarify the requirements for advertising medical devices that require approval or do not require approval can be referred to;
- Guidance Documents MDA/GD/0032: Code of Advertisement
- Guidelines: Application for Medical Device Advertisement Approval - Requirements
- Advertisement Application Form (Physical)
- Advertisement Application Online Form
The process flow for an advertisement application is as follows:
*working days
IMPORTANCE NOTICE:
- Applicants are required to complete all requested information on the form to confirm that all necessary documents have been submitted. Please ensure your application is submitted via the designated Google Form, as incomplete applications will be rejected.
- Please note that from 1st March 2025, any application received via email will not be processed and will need to be re-applied using the online form. This situation is subject to any terms and conditions that may apply.
- For any inquiries or further information, please contact:
- Email to advertisement@mda.gov.my
- Officer in-charge;
- Nur Syafura Ariffin +603-82300 352
- Suhaida Rasul +603-82300 214
Updated: 4th February 2025
By: Corporate Communication Unit