Egypt
7 articles
Arabic Labeling, UDI & Halal Certification for Medical Devices in MENA (2026)
Country-by-country labeling requirements for medical devices across MENA — Saudi Arabia (Arabic+English mandatory), UAE (Arabic with equal prominence), Egypt (Arabic or English), Israel (Hebrew+Arabic+English for consumer), Turkey (Turkish for consumer). Halal certification frameworks (GSO 2055-1:2015, SFDA-approved logos, UAE MOIAT, Qatar MOPH). UDI requirements across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, and Turkey.
Egypt EDA Medical Device Registration Guide (2026): Process, Fees & Timeline
Complete guide to registering medical devices in Egypt through the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) — EU MDR-aligned classification, MeDevice portal, ERH requirements, fees, timelines, and the February 2026 simplification measures for the $4.37B market.
MENA IVD & Diagnostics Registration: Country-by-Country Requirements
Complete guide to in vitro diagnostic (IVD) registration across MENA — Saudi SFDA IVD classification (A–D) and companion diagnostic guidance, UAE EDE IVD requirements and fees, Egypt EDA IVD classes with ISO 15189/CLSI performance evaluation, Turkey TITCK IVDR-aligned framework, Israel AMAR IVD declaration route, and point-of-care testing requirements.
MENA Medical Device Clinical Investigation & Trials: Regulatory Requirements by Country
Complete guide to medical device clinical trial requirements across MENA — Saudi SFDA MDS-REQ-2 clinical trial framework (295 studies evaluated, 157 approved), UAE clinical investigation pathways, Egypt EDA Clinical Trials Law 214/2020 with three authorization pathways, Turkey TITCK Regulation on Clinical Trials, Israel MOH oversight, Qatar Law 6/2025, and practical strategies for multi-country trial management.
MENA Medical Device Customs, Import & Free Zone Strategy: Complete Guide
Practical guide to medical device import, customs duties, and free zone strategies across MENA — GCC Common Customs Tariff (5% standard rate), Saudi SABER/ZATCA procedures and 2026 tariff code updates, UAE EDE import requirements and free zone advantages (DHCC, DSP), Egypt EDA import approval and customs clearance, Turkey TITCK import controls, and optimization strategies for duty reduction.
MENA Medical Device Reimbursement & Health Insurance: Saudi CHI, UAE Daman, Turkey SGK & Regional Systems (2026)
How medical devices get reimbursed across MENA — Saudi Arabia CHI/NPHIES/AR-DRG value-based system, UAE mandatory insurance (Daman/Thiqa/AED 320 basic plan), Turkey SGK SUT codes and DMO procurement, Israel Health Basket, and Egypt UHIA universal insurance rollout. Market data, fees, co-payments, and market access strategies for device manufacturers.
MENA Post-Market Surveillance & Vigilance: SFDA, EDE & Regional Requirements (2026)
Complete guide to post-market surveillance and vigilance requirements for medical devices across MENA — SFDA MDS-REQ11 (2-day/10-day/30-day reporting, change notifications, 90-day renewal), UAE EDE biennial PSUR for high-risk devices, Turkey TITCK 6-month shortage notification, Israel IRH periodic post-marketing reports, and Egypt EDA vigilance obligations.