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This guideline sets out requirements and recommendations for radiation safety associated with the use of ultra-portable diagnostic X-ray equipment. It represents the South African Health Product Regulatory Authority’s (SAHPRA) current thinking on the safety, efficacy, and quality of X-ray equipment. The Hazardous Substances Act, 1973...

This document provides guidance regarding safe disposal and destruction of medicines and scheduled substances by health facilities in accordance with Regulation 44 of the General Regulations of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 101 of 1965, and relevant waste legislation. To ensure the correct handling...

This guideline is intended to provide recommendations to applicants wishing to submit applications for the registration of Human Medicines (Categories A and D) containing specified substances. Regarding Category D medicines, the guidance provided herein pertains to general content requirements. Any specific technical guidance indicated in...

All guidelines adopted by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) from the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) must be read in conjunction with the current, non-draft version of SAHPRA’s Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice for...

The purpose of the document is to guide the implementation of global standards for product identification, data capture, and data sharing. It represents the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority’s (SAHPRA)’s current thinking on the safety, quality and efficacy of medicines. The implementation of unique...

This guideline is intended to provide recommendations to Manufacturers, Importers, Exporters, Distributors, and Holders of certificates of Registration (HCR) of medical devices. It represents the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority’s (SAHPRA) current thinking on the safety, quality, and performance of medical devices. It is...

This guideline is intended to clarify the requirements of conducting a clinical evaluation of a medical device in South Africa. It represents the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority’s (SAHPRA)’s current thinking on the safety, quality and performance of medical devices under clinical investigation. It...

This guideline is intended to clarify the requirements of conducting a clinical investigation in a medical device in South Africa. It represents the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority’s (SAHPRA)’s current thinking on the safety, quality and performance of medical devices under clinical investigation. It...