The May 2026 GL-037 reset
Guideline GL-037 (effective 13 May 2026) resets low-risk submissions — MDEC evaluation, CEO approval, certificate and import license.
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Sri Lanka NMRA Medical Device Registration2026 Field Guide
The May 2026 GL-037 reset, the 30-day certificate clock, and the recognition pathway — with holder changes and practical notes.
- GL-037 effective
- 13 May 2026
- Certificate clock
- 30 WDs
- Full registration
- 5 yrs
Sourced from NMRA guidelines and verified 2026 publications.
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Every figure in this guide traces to a named source — NMRA guidelines and verified 2026 publications.
The 30-day certificate clock
30 working days for a complete dossier, 5-year validity, and a Global Recognition Pathway using 510(k), MDR, or IVDR.
Holder changes and notes
NMRA facilitates MAH transfer even against a reluctant holder — with product-specific registration and IVD timeline buffers.
Sources & scope
- asiaactual.com, NMRA guideline GL-037 — application submission & processing (effective 13.05.2026).
- pharmexcil.com, Sri Lanka regulatory framework — certificate timelines and validity.
- Sri Lanka's 2026 Medical Device Regulatory Registration (YouTube).
- medium.com/@freyrsolutionsm, Market Authorization of Medical Devices in Sri Lanka.
This guide is market-access intelligence, not regulatory or legal advice. NMRA timelines, fees, and review practice change — professional review is required before business use.
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