South Africa – South African regulators issue guidance for medical device imports, advertising

The South African Health Products Authority (SAHPRA) has issued several new regulatory documents that medical device and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) device manufacturers should review to confirm compliance. First, SAPHRA has finalized regulatory guidance regarding the release of imported health products at ports of entry. Second, the regulator has updated rules for advertising medicines and health products. Third, SAPHRA has published rules for the safe disposal of pharmaceutical products…