Regulations

The Regulations section of Health Law Asia offers curated translations of pharmaceutical, medical device, and cosmetics regulations across China and the Far East.

Our legal team provides commentary on new laws and regulations, NMPA guidelines, CSAR updates, and ASEAN regulatory harmonization, helping companies and institutions stay compliant with evolving healthcare standards.

Stay informed with practical updates designed for compliance officers, regulatory professionals, and legal departments operating in Asia’s most dynamic healthcare markets.

China, Pharma

Regulations on Inspection of Exported Drugs and Management of Export Certificates for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (2025)

China, Pharma

Notice of the Shanghai Municipal Medical Products Administration on Issuing the Guiding Opinions on Modern Drug Logistics in Shanghai

China, Pharma

Draft for Opinions on Regulations on the Quality Management of Drug Clinical Trials (2025)

China, Pharma

Case of an Antimonopoly Administrative Penalty Involving a Horizontal Monopolistic Agreement on the API Camphor (2025)

China, Pharma

Notice on Issuing the Key Tasks for Correcting Unhealthy Practices in the Field of Pharmaceutical Procurement and Medical Services in 2025

Other Countries

Early Consideration on Handling of Japanese Data for Confirmation of Comparability of Biosimilars to the Original Biopharmaceuticals (2025)

China, Corporate

Notice by the General Office of the State Council Regarding Implementing the Standards for Domestic Products and Relevant Policies in Government Procurement (2025)

China, Pharma

Regulations on the Administration of Clinical Research and Clinical Translational Application of New Biomedical Technologies (2025)

China, Corporate

Foreign Investment Law of the People’s Republic of China (2019)

China, Corporate

Patent Law of the People’s Republic of China (2020 Amendment)

China, Corporate

Customs Law of the People’s Republic of China (2021 Amendment)

China, Pharma

Administrative Measures for the Import of Drugs (2012 Amendment)

China, Medical Devices, Pharma

Announcement of the National Medical Products Administration, Ministry of Finance, and State Administration for Market Regulation on Rewards for Internal Informants Reporting Issues Concerning the Quality and Safety of Medicinal Products and Medical Devices (2025)

China, Corporate

Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China (2021)

China, Medical Devices

Rules for the Classification of Medical Devices (2015)

China, Corporate

Company Law of the People’s Republic of China (2023)

Other Countries

Regarding the Study and Research on Drugs for the Purpose of Providing Information to Support Drug Registration and Approval- Thailand (2025)

Other Countries

Innovation in AI-based Medical Technologies for National Health Improvement – South Korea (2024)

China, Pharma

The Department of Health establishes Preparatory Office for Hong Kong Centre for Medical Products Regulation (2024)

China, Corporate

Anti-Monopoly Guidelines for the Pharmaceutical Sector by the State Council Anti-Monopoly and Anti-Unfair Competition Commission (2025)

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Newsletter dedicated to Pharmaceutical Legal and Regulatory news on China and Far East Countries.