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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260508T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260508T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T070434Z
CREATED:20260428T112633Z
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SUMMARY:Industry Webinar on Upcoming Medical Devices Voluntary Feasibility Study - Phase Two
DESCRIPTION:The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) hosted a workshop on the Medical Devices Voluntary Product Registration Feasibility Study – Phase Two. \n  \nThe purpose of the workshop was to engage stakeholders and discuss the Expression of Interest (EOI) process for participation in the voluntary Phase Two product registration feasibility study for medical devices. \n  \nThis engagement formed part of SAHPRA’s ongoing efforts to strengthen regulatory systems\, optimise registration processes\, and enhance transparency in the regulation of medical devices in South Africa. \n\n  \nRecording\n \n  \nPresentations \nMD Registration Feasibility Study Phase 2
URL:https://www.sahpra.org.za/event/industry-webinar-on-upcoming-medical-devices-voluntary-feasibility-study-phase-two/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260520T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260520T110000
DTSTAMP:20260522T070603Z
CREATED:20260508T181647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T070603Z
UID:19684-1779271200-1779274800@www.sahpra.org.za
SUMMARY:Launch of the Prescription-Only Medicines Section – SAHPRA Online Medicines Directory
DESCRIPTION:The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) held the official online launch of the Prescription-Only Medicines (Rx) Section of the SAHPRA Online Medicines Directory. \nSAHPRA had previously successfully launched the Over-the-Counter (OTC) Online Medicines Directory in June 2022 as the first phase of this initiative.\nThe Online Medicines Directory was developed to provide patients\, consumers\, and healthcare providers with a single\, trusted\, and authoritative source of information on all medicines approved by SAHPRA. \nThe launch of the Rx section marked a significant milestone in expanding access to comprehensive and reliable medicine information in South Africa. \n  \nVisit the Online Directory – medsinfo.sahpra.org.za \n  \nRecording
URL:https://www.sahpra.org.za/event/launch-of-the-prescription-only-medicines-section-sahpra-online-medicines-directory/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260522T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260522T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T110157Z
CREATED:20260512T082546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T110157Z
UID:19693-1779444000-1779451200@www.sahpra.org.za
SUMMARY:Webinar on Medical Device Licencing & Compliance
DESCRIPTION:The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) hosted a stakeholder engagement webinar focused on medical device licensing and compliance requirements. \nThe purpose of the engagement was to provide targeted training to industry stakeholders on SAHPRA’s regulatory requirements\, supporting improved compliance and effective implementation across the sector. \n  \nRecording
URL:https://www.sahpra.org.za/event/webinar-on-medical-device-licencing-compliance/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260622T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260715T063852Z
CREATED:20260619T104332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T063852Z
UID:19938-1782118800-1782129600@www.sahpra.org.za
SUMMARY:SAHPRA’s Regulatory Technical Forum (RTF) Virtual Meeting – June 2026
DESCRIPTION:The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) hosted the Regulatory Technical Forum (RTF) Meeting. \nAreas of discussion on the agenda included: \n\nVeterinary Medicines\nMedical devices & IVDs\nComplementary medicines\nMedicines (Allopathic)\nInspectorate Updates\nInspectorate and Regulatory Compliance\nLegislation/Guidelines for Comment/Implementation\nIT Upgrade\n\n  \nDownload Presenatations \n  \nRecording
URL:https://www.sahpra.org.za/event/sahpras-regulatory-technical-forum-rtf-virtual-meeting-june-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260629T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260629T150000
DTSTAMP:20260630T104625Z
CREATED:20260624T082045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T104625Z
UID:19949-1782738000-1782745200@www.sahpra.org.za
SUMMARY:Webinar on Import Authorisation Requirements for Health Products Importers
DESCRIPTION:The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) hosted a webinar on the Introduction of Import Authorisation Requirements for Health Products Importers. \n  \nAs part of aligning with WHO Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT) Maturity Level 3 (ML3)\, the SAHPRA is introducing a mandatory Import Authorisation System for all health product importers\, with a pilot phase commencing 1 September 2026. This system aims to strengthen regulatory oversight\, improve product traceability\, and safeguard public health. \n\n\n\n\n\nKey Discussion Areas\n\nWHO GBT ML3 overview\nScope of affected products and importers\nApplication and approval process\nFees and payment modalities\nImplementation timeline and FAQs\n\n\n\n  \nPre-Import Authorisation presentation \n\n  \nRecording
URL:https://www.sahpra.org.za/event/webinar-on-import-authorisation-requirements-for-health-products-importers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260723T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260723T233000
DTSTAMP:20260806T080258Z
CREATED:20260716T094515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T080258Z
UID:20038-1784797200-1784849400@www.sahpra.org.za
SUMMARY:Industry Webinar on Updates to the Variations Guideline and Codes
DESCRIPTION:The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) invited industry stakeholders to attend a Webinar on the Updates to the Variations Guideline and Codes.  \n  \nThe webinar aimed to inform stakeholders of the updates to the Variations Guideline and associated codes\, and to provide guidance on the technical changes contained within the revised guideline.  \n  \nWhat was covered:  \n\nA brief introduction to the updated Variations Guideline. \nPresentations by the respective units\, guiding industry stakeholders through the technical changes within their sections of the guideline\n\n\n  \nDownload Presentations \n  \nRecording
URL:https://www.sahpra.org.za/event/industry-webinar-on-updates-to-the-variations-guideline-and-codes/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260728T150000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260728T160000
DTSTAMP:20260729T114444Z
CREATED:20260723T085042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T114444Z
UID:20061-1785250800-1785254400@www.sahpra.org.za
SUMMARY:Updates on the Regulation of Advertising of Health Products Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) hosted a webinar on updates regarding the regulation of advertising of health products. As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen regulatory oversight and align with international best practices\, SAHPRA outlined its enhanced approach to regulating the advertising and promotion of medicines and medical devices. The webinar provided stakeholders with an overview of current and planned initiatives\, including increased monitoring of advertising and promotional material\, potential regulatory developments\, and opportunities for industry engagement and participation.\n\n\n\nPresentation by Daphney Fafudi \n\n\n\nRecording
URL:https://www.sahpra.org.za/event/updates-on-the-regulation-of-advertising-of-health-products-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260729T150000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260729T170000
DTSTAMP:20260730T111401Z
CREATED:20260717T081556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T111401Z
UID:20043-1785337200-1785344400@www.sahpra.org.za
SUMMARY:Webinar on Strengthening Regulatory Oversight Through Improved Manufacturer Visibility
DESCRIPTION:The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) hosted a webinar on Strengthening Regulatory Oversight Through Improved Manufacturer Visibility. The webinar provided an overview of SAHPRA’s initiatives aimed at enhancing regulatory oversight through improved visibility of manufacturers and associated suppliers across the supply chain. Stakeholders were informed of new data collection requirements\, regulatory processes\, and expectations that support risk-based oversight\, inspection planning\, and compliance monitoring. \n  \nDownload Webinar Presentation \n  \nRecording
URL:https://www.sahpra.org.za/event/webinar-on-strengthening-regulatory-oversight-through-improved-manufacturer-visibility/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260804T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260804T160000
DTSTAMP:20260805T125132Z
CREATED:20260803T125318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T125132Z
UID:20136-1785852000-1785859200@www.sahpra.org.za
SUMMARY:SAHPRA's Industry Consultation on e-Reporting VigiFlow Platform
DESCRIPTION:The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) hosted a webinar on Strengthening Regulatory Oversight Through Improved Manufacturer Visibility. \n\nThe webinar provided an overview of SAHPRA’s initiatives aimed at enhancing regulatory oversight through improved visibility of manufacturers and associated suppliers across the supply chain. Stakeholders were informed of new data collection requirements\, regulatory processes\, and expectations that support risk-based oversight\, inspection planning\, and compliance monitoring. \n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Presentations \n\n\nRecording:
URL:https://www.sahpra.org.za/event/sahpras-industry-consultation-on-e-reporting-vigiflow-platform/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Webinar
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