Vietnam: Validity of medical equipment import Permit

According to Article 16 of Circular No. 30/2015/TT-BYT of the Ministry of Health of Vietnam, the validity of medical equipment import Permit is until the validity of the letter of authorization and up to 01 year from the date of signature and issue.

The time limit for submission of dossier for renewal or modification of import Permit:

- The dossier for renewal and modification of import Permit must be submitted to the Ministry of Health at least 15 working days before its expiration. The time to submit the dossier is from the date of submission recorded on the Receipt;

- After the time limit specified under Point a of this Clause, if wishing to be issued with the import Permit, the importing unit must request the issue of new import Permit.

Time limit for dossier processing:

- Within 05 working days from the date recorded on the Receipt, the Ministry of Health shall review the completion or validity of the dossier for renewal or modification of import Permit.

- Where the dossier is complete and valid, the Ministry of Health shall renew or modify the import Permit within 10 working days from the date recorded on the Receipt.

- Where the dossier is not complete and valid: Comply with the provisions in Clause 3, Article 11 of this Circular.

- In case of requirement for modification or addition of import dossier but after sixty (60) days after the Ministry of Health gives a written notice of modification or addition of import dossier but the importing unit fails to comply with such requirement, the Ministry of Health shall refuse to further review such dossier.

View more details at Circular No. 30/2015/TT-BYT of the Ministry of Health of Vietnam, effective from November 30, 2015.

Le Hai

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