How to apply for Class B medical device registration with the Vietnam MOH? Where to handle the registration?
Release time:2025-04-07 14:27:02 The author: source:
Confirm that the device falls under Class B (moderate risk).

To apply for Class B medical device registration with the Vietnam Ministry of Health (MOH), you must follow a structured process through the online MOH medical device portal. Here's a clear step-by-step guide on how and where to apply:


📝 How to Apply for Class B Medical Device Registration

Step 1: Classify the Device

  • Confirm that the device falls under Class B (moderate risk).

  • You may obtain an optional classification certificate from a licensed Vietnamese organization.


Step 2: Appoint an Authorized Representative (AR)

  • Must be a Vietnamese-registered legal entity with medical device importation/distribution in its business scope.

  • Only the AR can submit the application on behalf of the foreign manufacturer.


Step 3: Prepare the Registration Dossier

Prepare the following documents (in PDF format):

DocumentNotes
Application Form (Form 01 – Annex I)Signed and stamped by AR
AR’s Business LicenseVietnamese, certified copy
Letter of Authorization (LOA)Legalized + translated
Free Sale Certificate (FSC)Legalized + translated
ISO 13485 CertificateManufacturer’s QMS
Product Technical FileDevice description, specs, risks
Labeling & IFU (Vietnamese)Per MOH regulations
Classification Result (optional)Recommended for Class B

Step 4: Register and Submit on the MOH Portal

🔗 Online Platform:

📌 Portal Actions:

  • Create an account (AR only)

  • Log in and access “Device Listing” for Class B

  • Fill in product and company information

  • Upload the required documents

  • Submit the application


Step 5: MOH Review and Approval

  • For Class B, the registration follows a notification process:

    • If the dossier is complete, a Listing Number is automatically issued within 5–10 working days.

    • No technical review is required for Class B.


Step 6: Begin Importation and Sales

Once the Listing Number is issued, you can:

  • Import the device into Vietnam

  • Distribute and market the product


📍 Where to Handle the Registration

All actions are completed through the official MOH online platform:

🔗 MOH Medical Device Portal:
https://dmec.moh.gov.vn

📌 Note: All applications, updates, approvals, and tracking are handled entirely online. No physical submission is required.

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