UAE Device Regulation and Registration for Public and Private market

[chloep17]

Can any one shed any light on the registration policies in the UAE and whether they differ between the public and private market? We have been advised that you can sell unregistered product into the private market but do not feel this is correct due to the registration requirements.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Ronen E]

Can any one shed any light on the registration policies in the UAE and whether they differ between the public and private market? We have been advised that you can sell unregistered product into the private market but do not feel this is correct due to the registration requirements.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Please scroll down to the bottom of this page for some threads that seem relevant.

Cheers,
Ronen.

 

[chloep17]

Many thanks for the response Ronen, unfortunately the previous posts don't answer the specific question.

 

[J0anne]

Can any one shed any light on the registration policies in the UAE and whether they differ between the public and private market? We have been advised that you can sell unregistered product into the private market but do not feel this is correct due to the registration requirements.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Can you clarify both the public and private market?
Do you mean prescription v OTC?
Thank you.
(I have done UAE registrations and may be able to help)

 

[chloep17]

Thank you for your response Joanne, I would assume that private is paid for by the consumer and public by the government. This may not be the case in the UAE though? Are all medical devices sold via Tenders?

We have been trying to find a company that can help with regulatory requirements and Local Representation but have been unsuccessful so far. Did you use your distributor as the LR?

 

[Ronen E]

Have you considered Emergo?

http://www.emergogroup.com/services/uae-regulatory-strategy

I have no affiliation with them whatsoever.

Cheers,
Ronen.

 

[chloep17]

I have considered Emergo but unfortunately they are unable to assist with the UAE.

 

[J0anne]

Yes the distributor is the LR in the UAE.

 

[mikejoness]

I am in the same boat. I want to sell/distribute medical devices in the UAE.

Not sure how to get this ball rolling

 

[Wes Bucey]

I am in the same boat. I want to sell/distribute medical devices in the UAE.

Not sure how to get this ball rolling

Can you clarify - are you a manufacturer or a direct agent of one? Alternately, are you an independent wholesaler/retailer of medical devices from several manufacturers hoping to break into the UAE market?