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Approval validity & renewal by country

What expires, what is retained periodically, and when must renewal start?

35 markets82 facts45 official sourcesreviewed through 2026-08-24
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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Albania
AKBPM
All country facts โ†’
Authorization duration

type: not verified ยท description: The current official service set confirms registration, amendment and cancellation, but an exact current product registration term was not verified in this round.

2026-08-13
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Argentina
ANMAT
All country facts โ†’
Authorization duration

type: fixed term ยท description: 5 years

2026-08-13
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡พ Belarus
Ministry of Health
All country facts โ†’
Authorization duration

type: route dependent ยท description: EAEU common marketing authorization is indefinite; legacy/national transition records may follow separate rules.

2026-08-13
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Brazil
ANVISA
All country facts โ†’
Registration validity

years: 10 ยท startsFrom: official gazette publication

Authorization duration

type: route dependent ยท description: Class I/II notification is generally indefinite; Class III/IV registration is valid 10 years.

Expiry or lapse consequence

Expired registration cannot support new lawful placement; use the current renewal/new registration rule.

Renewal or maintenance

Class III/IV renewal is filed from 12 to 6 months before expiry; notification devices remain subject to ongoing compliance.

2026-08-24
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada
Health Canada
All country facts โ†’
Authorization duration

type: indefinite with annual retention ยท description: A Class II IV Medical Device Licence is maintained through annual licence review/fees rather than a multi year expiry certificate; MDEL is a separate annual establishment clock.

Expiry or lapse consequence

Failure to complete required annual review/payment can cancel the licence.

Renewal or maintenance

Annual MDL and MDEL maintenance as applicable.

2026-08-13
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China
NMPA
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Authorization duration

type: route dependent ยท description: Class I filing has no ordinary five year certificate; Class II/III registration certificate is valid 5 years.

Expiry or lapse consequence

Late/non compliant renewal conditions can require a new application or end marketing authorization.

Renewal or maintenance

Class II/III renewal is filed 6 months before expiry.

2026-08-13
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด Colombia
INVIMA
All country facts โ†’
Registration validity

years: 10 ยท startsFrom: administrative act issuance

Renewal filing lead time

monthsBeforeExpiry: 3

Authorization duration

type: fixed term ยท description: 10 years

Expiry or lapse consequence

Expired registration does not authorize continued new placement.

Renewal or maintenance

Renewal follows the required legal and technical procedure before expiry.

2026-08-24
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท Costa Rica
Ministry of Health
All country facts โ†’
Authorization duration

type: fixed term ยท description: 5 years

2026-08-13
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ Ecuador
ARCSA
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Authorization duration

type: fixed term ยท description: Five year cycle under the current sanitary registration framework; verify product specific exceptions.

Expiry or lapse consequence

If not re registered in time, the product cannot be imported/manufactured/marketed and a new registration process is required.

2026-08-13
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ Egypt
EDA
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Authorization duration

type: not verified ยท description: Registration is required; exact current universal term was not confirmed from the 2026 official guideline.

2026-08-13
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Hong Kong
MDD
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Authorization duration

type: fixed term voluntary listing ยท description: MDACS device listing is voluntary and valid 5 years.

Expiry or lapse consequence

Late renewal may not be processed and the device may be delisted.

Renewal or maintenance

LRP submits renewal at least 12 weeks and not more than 1 year before expiry.

2026-08-13
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India
CDSCO
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Authorization duration

type: indefinite with retention ยท description: Import/manufacture licences remain valid perpetually unless suspended/cancelled, subject to retention fee every 5 years.

Expiry or lapse consequence

Failure beyond the permitted period can result in deemed cancellation and need for a fresh licence.

Renewal or maintenance

Pay retention fee every 5 years; a late period up to 90 days may apply with fee.

2026-08-13
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Indonesia
Ministry of Health
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Expiry or lapse consequence

Expired authorization generally requires a new application.

Renewal or maintenance

Apply from 6 months before expiry.

2026-08-13
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Israel
AMAR
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Authorization duration

type: route dependent ยท description: AMAR approvals have explicit expiry dates and are renewed; duration can track the underlying reference approval and route rather than one universal term.

Expiry or lapse consequence

Expired approval cannot support ordinary continued marketing absent an official extension.

Renewal or maintenance

Renew before expiry with current foreign regulatory evidence and importer/manufacturer declarations.

2026-08-13
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
PMDA
All country facts โ†’
Authorization duration

type: route dependent ยท description: Product approval/certification is not generally a simple five year renewal; foreign manufacturer registration and QMS conformity have separate 5 year maintenance cycles.

2026-08-13
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ด Macau
ISAF
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Authorization duration

type: route dependent ยท description: Under the regime effective 1 July 2026, Class IIb/III registration is valid 5 years; Class I/IIa are phased filings rather than registrations.

Expiry or lapse consequence

Unregistered/unfiled or invalidated devices cannot circulate after applicable transition deadlines.

Renewal or maintenance

A dedicated renewal service applies to registrations.

2026-08-13
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ Malaysia
MDA
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Authorization duration

type: fixed term ยท description: 5 years

Expiry or lapse consequence

After expiry, a new registration application is required.

2026-08-13
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Mexico
COFEPRIS
All country facts โ†’
Authorization duration

type: fixed term ยท description: Initial registration is valid 5 years; the current first extension service states a 10 year extension output, which should be retained as a route specific current service rule.

Renewal or maintenance

File the applicable prรณrroga before expiry with current evidence.

2026-08-13
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ Pakistan
DRAP
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Authorization duration

type: fixed term ยท description: 5 years

Expiry or lapse consequence

After the late period, the application is treated as fresh.

Renewal or maintenance

Apply before expiry; a late window up to 1 year may be available with monthly fee under the rules.

2026-08-13
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ช Peru
DIGEMID
All country facts โ†’
Authorization duration

type: fixed term ยท description: 5 years

2026-08-13
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ Philippines
FDA Philippines
All country facts โ†’
Authorization duration

type: route dependent ยท description: CMDN/CMDR/CPR validity varies by authorization and transition; official materials show 1 , 3 and 5 year patterns rather than one universal term.

Expiry or lapse consequence

Expired authorization cannot support ordinary marketing; route specific late treatment must be checked.

Renewal or maintenance

Renewal/revalidation is a separate application; current Class A portal guidance routes renewal separately from initial filing.

2026-08-13
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Russia
Roszdravnadzor
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Authorization duration

type: route dependent ยท description: EAEU common authorization is indefinite; current Russian national registration is generally maintained without periodic renewal, with exceptions/transitional certificates handled separately.

2026-08-13
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Saudi Arabia
SFDA
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Authorization duration

type: fixed term ยท description: MDMA is valid for up to 3 years.

Expiry or lapse consequence

Expired MDMA cannot support ordinary placement.

2026-08-13
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ธ Serbia
ALIMS
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Authorization duration

type: fixed term ยท description: Registration has a defined expiry/extension cycle; exact current term should be rechecked against implementing rules before publication.

Renewal or maintenance

Extension service exists; file before expiry.

2026-08-13
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Singapore
HSA
All country facts โ†’
Authorization duration

type: indefinite with annual retention ยท description: Registered Class B/C/D devices remain on the Singapore Medical Device Register subject to annual retention and ongoing compliance.

Expiry or lapse consequence

Non retention or cancellation ends active registration/listing.

Renewal or maintenance

Pay annual retention; dealer licences have separate annual renewal.

2026-08-13
๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ South Africa
SAHPRA
All country facts โ†’
Authorization duration

type: establishment licence only or transitional ยท description: Current broad control is establishment licensing rather than a universal mature product registration certificate; establishment licences are valid 5 years.

Expiry or lapse consequence

After expiry, a new licence is required and trading must stop.

Renewal or maintenance

Apply for establishment licence renewal at least 90 days before expiry.

2026-08-13
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
MFDS
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Authorization duration

type: fixed term ยท description: 5 years for covered medical device permits/certifications/notifications, except stated exemptions.

Expiry or lapse consequence

Failure to renew causes the authorization to lapse.

Renewal or maintenance

Apply 270 180 days before expiry with safety/effectiveness and production/import history.

2026-08-13
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland
Swissmedic
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Authorization duration

type: route dependent ยท description: No generic Swiss product licence expiry for ordinary CE conforming devices; conformity assessment certificate validity and legacy transitions apply separately.

2026-08-13
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Taiwan
TFDA
All country facts โ†’
Authorization duration

type: fixed term ยท description: Medical device licence generally follows a 5 year term; QMS compliance letter is a separate 3 year clock.

Expiry or lapse consequence

Expired licence cannot support ordinary marketing and may require a new application.

Renewal or maintenance

Apply for licence extension within 6 months before expiry.

2026-08-13
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ Tanzania
TMDA
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Authorization duration

type: route dependent ยท description: Full registration is valid 5 years; notification is valid 3 years.

2026-08-13
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Thailand
Thai FDA
All country facts โ†’
Renewal filing window

daysBeforeExpiry: 90 ยท direction: no earlier than

Renewal extension

years: 5

Authorization duration

type: fixed term ยท description: Medical device licences/detailed listing/listing authorizations renew for another 5 years.

Expiry or lapse consequence

After the permitted late period, renewal is unavailable and a new process is required.

Renewal or maintenance

Apply no more than 90 days before expiry.

2026-08-24
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช United Arab Emirates
EDE
All country facts โ†’
Authorization duration

type: fixed term ยท description: 5 years

Expiry or lapse consequence

Expired authorization cannot support ordinary import/marketing.

Renewal or maintenance

Renewal grants another 5 years; use the dedicated service while authorization is active/eligible.

2026-08-13
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom
MHRA
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Authorization duration

type: route dependent ยท description: No generic UK product registration expiry; market access follows the accepted conformity route while MHRA registration is maintained and annual fees/review requirements are met.

Expiry or lapse consequence

Invalid conformity evidence or inactive/cancelled MHRA registration prevents lawful placement.

Renewal or maintenance

The old renewal transaction was removed; review data frequently and pay annual registration fees under the current scheme.

2026-08-13
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States
FDA
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Authorization duration

type: indefinite with annual establishment maintenance ยท description: 510(k), De Novo and PMA are not ordinary annually renewed product authorizations; establishments register and list annually and PMA supplements/annual reports apply as relevant.

Expiry or lapse consequence

Failure to maintain establishment registration/listing or required PMA obligations disrupts lawful marketing, but this is not a simple product certificate expiry.

Renewal or maintenance

Annual establishment registration/listing update; product specific continuing obligations.

2026-08-13
๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ Vietnam
Ministry of Health
All country facts โ†’
Authorization duration

type: indefinite with ongoing compliance ยท description: Medical device circulation numbers issued under the current framework are indefinite.

2026-08-13

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