The three pathways
Todokede (notification), ninsho (RCB certification), and shonin (PMDA/MHLW approval) — with the JMDN classification picture.
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Japan PMDA: Medical Device Registration2026 Field Guide
The three pathways, the MAH gate, and the one-stop platform — with the registration practice you need.
- Pathways
- 3
- QMS certificate
- 5 yrs
- ENSEMBLExJ
- Aug 2026
Sourced from verified 2026 publications.
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Every figure in this guide traces to a named source — verified 2026 publications.
The MAH gate
Licensed Japanese MAH on every authorization, the 5-year QMS certificate, and the MAH-replacement power.
The one-stop platform
The Aug 18, 2026 ENSEMBLExJ one-stop platform for overseas biopharma, plus the enlarged early-approval program.
Sources & scope
- massdevice.com, Major changes to medical device registration process in Japan (Emergo).
- pharmavibes.co.uk, International regulatory news in brief (2 Oct 2026).
- worldhealth.net, Regulatory Landscape for Medical Devices in China and Japan.
This guide is market-access intelligence, not regulatory or legal advice. PMDA pathways, timelines, and consultation practice change — professional review is required before business use.
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