South Korea Medical Device Act 2026: MFDS QMS and Distribution Changes

Medical Device Global Market Access · Jul 3, 2026 · 5m

This episode details the critical amendments to South Korea's Medical Device Act, which took effect on July 1, 2026. The host breaks down the two main changes from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS): the establishment of a stronger legal basis for the Quality Management System (QMS) Conformity Recognition Scheme and the implementation of stricter oversight for medical device distribution. We discuss the immediate impact on manufacturers, importers, and distributors, including new requirements for supply chain record-keeping and business reporting. The episode provides practical…