Your Guide to Malaysia

Here below we help you dive deep into the regulatory requirements of Malaysia and answer some of the basic questions.

Still confused with the complete process? - Genedrift assists you with all regulatory requirements as mentioned.

Guide to Drugs

What is the process for Drug Registration? and how long does it take?

The registration - from start to end !

The registration process at NPRA Malaysia is well defined and mostly electronic. eSubmissions is the primary mode however, hard copies are also required to be submitted. Registration is mandatory for all medicinal products. Site audits are insisted upon unless the site has EU / PICs / regulated market accreditation.

The process requires for online submission of the Dossier with NPRA through their online portal - Quest. A detailed technical sheet along with application form is to be filled and submitted. Depending on the product documentation, a site audit is scheduled for the manufacturing site and also the CRO. However, timelines for each activity are defined, but because of various reasons, these are rarely met. 


The process can only be done through local Malaysian company which have a legal registration, in the trade of pharmaceuticals and Quest account access.  Samples are not required for purpose of analysis, however, the NPRA may ask us to submit representative samples.


The complete process usually takes between 30 to 42 months. 

Depending on requirements, we can file applications through your Quest account or yours !!


Mutual ASEAN Recognition is followed for GMP Clearances. In absence of any accreditation, site audits are triggered upon Dossier submission

Checklists for Drugs

Document - Checklist

The NPRA follows Full and Abridged evaluation through ACTD, with various changes according to the Poison / Non Poison Category.  The checklist varies for all categories. 

As a general reference, we have enclosed here a checklist, fresh filing. FDA accepts only stability studies conducted under Zone IV B conditions. 

Need our assistance ! We, at Genedrift can handle this for you.


Click here to download the checklist.

Guide to Drugs

What is the process for Cosmetics approval? and how long does it take?

The registration - from start to end !

The registration process at NPRA Malaysia is well defined and mostly electronic. eSubmissions is the primary mode however, hard copies are also required to be submitted. Registration is mandatory for all medicinal products. Site audits are insisted upon unless the site has EU / PICs / regulated market accreditation.

The process requires for online submission of the Dossier with NPRA through their online portal - Quest. A detailed technical sheet along with application form is to be filled and submitted. Depending on the product documentation, a site audit is scheduled for the manufacturing site and also the CRO. However, timelines for each activity are defined, but because of various reasons, these are rarely met. 


The process can only be done through local Malaysian company which have a legal registration, in the trade of pharmaceuticals and Quest account access.  Samples are not required for purpose of analysis, however, the NPRA may ask us to submit representative samples.


The complete process usually takes between 30 to 42 months. 

Depending on requirements, we can file applications through your Quest account or yours !!


Mutual ASEAN Recognition is followed for GMP Clearances. In absence of any accreditation, site audits are triggered upon Dossier submission

Checklists for Drugs

Document - Checklist

The NPRA follows Full and Abridged evaluation through ACTD, with various changes according to the Poison / Non Poison Category.  The checklist varies for all categories. 

As a general reference, we have enclosed here a checklist, fresh filing. FDA accepts only stability studies conducted under Zone IV B conditions. 

Need our assistance ! We, at Genedrift can handle this for you.


Click here to download the checklist.

Guide to Cosmetics

What is the process for Cosmetics approval? and how long does it take?
Cosmetics, in Malaysia are regulated by NPRA. As per NPRA, they are defined as “any substance or preparation intended to be placed in contact with various external parts of the human body (epidermis, hair system, nails, lips and external genital organs) or with teeth and the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, with a view exclusively or mainly to cleaning them, perfuming them, changing their appearance and/or correcting body odours and/or protecting them or keeping them in good condition”.

In ASEAN region, there has been a harmonization since 2008 among the various regulatory bodies whereby cosmetics are only controlled via a notification procedure (registration) to the regulatory body. 
In Malaysia, the regulatory body would be NPRA.
Labeling for Cosmetics

Labeling is of prime importance for products which are being applied for a notification or imported or marketed. 

Download the labeling guidelines for cosmetics here

How can Genedrift help?

We file as your applicants

The law mandates that the filing has to be done through a local applicant. Although you remain the true applicant, we file and hold registrations on your behalf. You registrations remain in safe hands, while you have commercial agreements with anyone.

Timely Updates

Part of FDA work is electronic, but still there are delays in the processing of applications. Each stage we ensure that applicant d requires a rigorous follow ups and ensuring that applications are not stuck. Once an update is received, we send it to you in within 48 hours

Safety of your Data

We ensure your Dossier is used only for FDA related activities. Complying with GDPR, we ensure that your data safe & secure. Our Data Centers comply with a minimum of ISO 27001, SOC 1 TYPE II, SOC 2 TYPE II

Pathway

Being locally present, we ensure that each and every application we handle for you is routed correctly through the right workflows at FDA ensuring least time in obtaining your certificates.

Are you a consultant yourself? Looking to use our services for your clients or obtaining your own LTO? 

We can get this done !!