RM300,000 (USD65,000) worth of unregistered medical devices were seized by the Medical Device Authority of Malaysia recently. Among the unregistered medical devices were face masks, pregnancy test kits, first aid kits, blood lancets and gauze. The medical devices had not been registered under the Medical Devices Act 2012. The Ministry of Health is to take legal action against the importer and distributor of the devices.
Key Takeaways
- Unregistered Medical Devices Seized – RM300,000 worth of unregistered items like masks and test kits were confiscated under Malaysia’s Medical Device Act 2012.
- Legal Action Underway – The Ministry of Health will prosecute the importer and distributor for violating registration requirements.
- Mandatory Device Registration – All medical devices sold or imported in Malaysia must be registered with the Medical Device Authority.
- Counterfeit Shoes Raided in Ipoh – 2,845 fake shoes and brand labels worth RM87,979 were seized under the Trade Description Act 1976.
- Enforcement Highlights IP Protection – The dual crackdown reflects Malaysia’s active efforts to safeguard public health and combat counterfeit goods.
Protect Your Goods Today.
All medical devices that are to be imported or to be retailed in Malaysia need to be registered with the Medical Device Authority pursuant to the Medical Device Act 2012. If you require assistance, KASS provides service to manufacturers, importers, and retailers to apply to register medical devices in Malaysia.
In addition to registration of patents, industrial designs, and trademarks for the medical devices, 2,845 pairs of counterfeit shoes were seized in a raid in a shopping mall in Ipoh by the Ministry of Domestic Trade. The Ministry seized fake brand stickers and plastic bags worth about RM87,979 (USD21,000) under the Trade Description Act 1976 in Perak State.
Source:
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/06/14/rm300000unregistered-medical-devices-confiscated
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/06/13/fake-goods-worth-over-rm85000-destroyed-in-perak