The first human case of Mpox was reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo; the outbreak has since spread to other countries, including South Africa. South Africa is currently experiencing an outbreak of Mpox clade II. Mpox (previously known as Monkeypox) is an infectious disease...
This communication is intended to provide an update to industry stakeholders concerning Mpox (formerly monkeypox) diagnostic tests in South Africa. The regulatory requirements for Mpox diagnostics can be found in Communication to Industry: Issue No.: MD01-2024/25 v1...
The international standard ISO 13485 (ISO 13485:2016 Medical Devices - Quality Management Systems – Requirements for regulatory purposes) for a quality management system (QMS) is recognised globally to address minimum regulatory requirements for medical devices and in vitro diagnostics (IVDs). The standard outlines the requirements...
This document intends to communicate to all the users of Group III and IV hazardous substances about the processes of sealing and unsealing the equipment. The sealing of dangerous substances is an enforcement action and may occur during announced and/or unannounced inspections or in the...
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) announces urgent webinars scheduled for Monday, 07 April 2025, Wednesday, 09 April 2025 and Friday, 11 April 2025 from 14:00-16:00....
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) Engagement Portal launched on 01 April 2025. We thank applicants for embracing the new system, quickly adapting to it, and promptly bringing to our attention any challenges encountered. This communication seeks to resolve a frequently encountered challenge...
Your attention is drawn to the provisions of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 101 of 1965, as amended, which provide for the payment of retention fees to the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) in respect of medicines registered and medical devices, including...
Applicants are hereby notified that the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) Engagement Portal is set to launch at midday on 01 April 2025....
This communication serves to notify applicants about the issuance of Application IDs. Following the administrative freeze (ending 31 March 2025), newly generated Application IDs will be available on the portal for each application, encompassing all strengths and multiples combined. In accordance with eCTD Specification 3.1,...
This communication aims to provide an update to applicants regarding a South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA)-initiated grace period for cancelling the registration of health products not in eCTD format. Post the implementation of the eCTD 3.1 submissions process, SAHPRA has started to receive communication...
