
NMPA (National Medical Products Administration) refers to the National Medical Products Administration. Established on September 1, 2018, it replaced the original "State Food and Drug Administration (CFDA)". NMPA is not only responsible for medical devices, but also for pharmaceuticals, biological products, food, and cosmetics. Like the State Food and Drug Administration, the National Medical Products Administration is the only agency responsible for the approval and registration of imported medical devices.
Institutional setup
NMPA includes the Comprehensive and Planning Finance Department, Policy and Regulations Department, Drug Registration Management Department (Important Ethnic Supervision and Management Department), Drug Supervision and Management Department, Medical Device Registration Management Department, Medical Device Supervision and Management Department, Cosmetics Supervision and Management Department, Science and Technology and International Cooperation Department (Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Office), Personnel Department, Party Committee of the government, and Retired Cadres Bureau.


