What is Medical Equipment Registration?

Every medical device and in-vitro diagnostic product must be registered before it can be imported, distributed, or marketed in the UAE. This is now managed by the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE), which took over device registration from the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) as part of a 2025–2026 federal restructuring. Devices are classified by risk — from Class I through Class III — and foreign manufacturers must appoint a UAE-based Local Authorized Representative before applying. Ampsy Consultancy guides you through classification, representation, and dossier submission.

What's Involved in Registering Your Medical Equipment?

Device Classification: Your product is classified by risk level, in line with globally recognised device classification rules, which determines the documentation and review depth required.

Local Authorized Representative: Foreign manufacturers must appoint a licensed UAE-based representative to submit and manage the application — we help structure this relationship.

Establishment Registration: First-time importers must register their manufacturing site with the regulator before any product application can proceed.

Reliance on Recognised Approvals: The UAE often relies on existing CE marking or FDA clearance, which can streamline the technical file where those approvals already exist.

Post-Market Compliance: Vigilance reporting, adverse event tracking, and renewal management are handled so your device stays compliant after approval.

Get Your Medical Equipment Market-Ready

From appointing your Local Authorized Representative to preparing your classification file and managing the regulatory review, Ampsy Consultancy handles the full process so your medical devices can legally reach the UAE healthcare market.

Ready to register your medical equipment in the UAE? Call Ampsy Consultancy today to get expert consultation!

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Frequently Asked Questions

As of early 2026, the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) handles medical device and IVD registration, having taken over this function from MOHAP as part of a federal restructuring. MOHAP retains responsibility for other areas such as community pharmacies.

Yes. Foreign manufacturers must appoint a licensed UAE-based Local Authorized Representative, who submits the application and acts as the ongoing regulatory liaison. Ampsy Consultancy can help structure this arrangement.

Timelines depend on device classification and documentation quality, but registration reviews commonly run from around 15 to 45 working days once the establishment and dossier are in order.

Often, yes. The UAE generally follows a reliance-based model, meaning approvals from recognised authorities such as the EU (CE marking) or US FDA can support and speed up your local registration, though a full local dossier is still required.

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