Bahrain: NHRA Revised Exemption Guideline for Medical Devices Importation (w.e.f 1 January 2024)

Starting 1 January 2024, the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) of Bahrain will implement a new revision of exemption for medical devices importation under Circular 23 issued in 2020.

The revision applied to applicants who have repetitive violation records by NHRA will require new medical device registration before importation. The authorized representatives should note that the exemption quota has been nullified.

However, under special circumstances to ensure continuous market availability of essential medical devices, NHRA allows the importation of medical devices without registration by Circular 15 (2021).

Hence, the authorized representatives are reminded to be updated with the latest regulations to avoid any market disruption and ensure to always comply with the national regulations to guarantee patients’ safety.

Source: National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA)

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