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MDSAP Certification – One Audit for Five Markets

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What is MDSAP?

Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) is a global auditing program designed to streamline regulatory compliance for medical device manufacturers. With just one audit, manufacturers can meet the regulatory requirements of multiple key markets: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, and the United States. More jurisdictions are joining the program and are accepting MDSAP as basis for product registration such as but not limited South Korea, Singapore. You may refer to the MDSAP website.

Developed by the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF), MDSAP allows manufacturers to demonstrate compliance with national regulations through a unified and recognized auditing process. Instead of undergoing separate audits for each market, companies benefit from a single, internationally accepted audit report.

TÜV USA Inc., a member of the TÜV NORD GROUP, is a recognized MDSAP Auditing Organization. We provide MDSAP audits that help manufacturers meet compliance standards across multiple jurisdictions. Our experts support you through the entire process — from initial planning to final certification.

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Recognized MDSAP Regulatory Authorities

The MDSAP program is currently recognized by these five primary regulatory authorities:

MDSAP affiliate members

  • Argentina’s National Administration of Drugs, Foods, and Medical Devices (ANMAT)
  • Ministry of Health of Israel
  • Kenya’s Pharmacy and Poisons Board
  • Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
  • Federal commission for Protection from Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS) of Mexico
  • South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA)
  • Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA)

Benefits of MDSAP certification

  • Access Multiple Markets with One Audit
    Meet regulatory requirements for the USA, Canada, Japan, Brazil, and Australia through a single, recognized audit process.
  • Save Time and Reduce Compliance Costs
    Avoid duplicate audits with a unified regulatory approach.
  • Strengthen Global Market Trust
    MDSAP certification demonstrates a high level of quality and regulatory compliance, boosting credibility with regulators and customers.

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Frequently asked questions

FAQs on MDSAP certification

The Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) was developed by the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF) to harmonize regulatory audits across multiple countries. It allows recognized Auditing Organizations (AOs) to perform a single audit that satisfies the quality system requirements of participating regulatory authorities. This reduces the burden of multiple audits for manufacturers and improves oversight efficiency and consistency.

MDSAP certification follows a three-year audit cycle:

→ Year 1: Initial certification audit

→ Years 2 & 3: Annual surveillance audits

→ Year 3: Recertification audit

Each year, the manufacturer must demonstrate ongoing compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. If successful, the certificate is renewed for another three-year cycle.

No — if you plan to sell your devices only in one participating country, you may choose to limit your MDSAP audit scope to that country’s regulatory requirements. However, most manufacturers opt for full MDSAP scope to gain access to all five major markets:

–  USA (FDA)

– Canada (Health Canada)

– Australia (TGA)

– Japan (PMDA/MHLW)

– Brazil (ANVISA)