Importing medical equipment for exhibitions

The healthcare industry is currently of significant importance. Many countries that are hubs for MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) often organize medical exhibitions or conferences to continuously develop innovations in this field at an international level. Therefore, it is essential to import medical equipment for use in these exhibitions.

Today, let’s explore the relevant import procedures associated with the MICE industry and how to apply for importation under Article 27 of the law.

The production or importation of medical equipment that has been exempted according to Article 27 (5)

• Manufacturing or importing medical equipment in quantities necessary for organizing exhibitions.
• Importing medical equipment in quantities necessary for organizing exhibitions to showcase historical innovation in design and study medical technology.
• Importing medical equipment in quantities necessary as samples for demonstration purposes.

The procedure for applying to import medical equipment under Article 27

• Prepare complete documents and gain access to the Article 27 system.

Required documents

• Letter of authorization
• Copy of the ID card of the authorizing person
• Copy of the ID card of the authorized person
• Company certification not exceeding 6 months

• Submit the documents at the Authorization Unit, 6th Floor, Medical Device Control Division, Food and Drug Administration. The processing time to gain access to the system is 1 working day.
• Once the business operator submits the documents through the Article 27 system, the officer will review the initial documents.
• If the documents are complete, they will be considered for approval. The approximate processing time is 7 working days.
• If the documents are incomplete, the officer will return the application, specifying remarks for document correction. The business operator will need to submit a new application.

For further details on submitting applications, please read the submission guide at www.medical.fda.moph.go.th
You can download the forms at www.medical.fda.moph.go.th
Source: Medical Device Control Division