What is an Advertisement?

AD_MD.jpegLegal Framework

Medical Device Act 737

Section 44 (1): No person shall advertise a medical device unless the medical device is registered and complies with the Act.

Section 44 (2): Advertisements must not make any misleading or fraudulent claims.

Medical Device (Advertising) Regulations 2019

No person shall advertise a registered medical device without approval from the Authority.

 

How to Submit a Medical Device Advertisement Application?

To submit an advertisement application for medical devices, please refer to the following guidelines and resources that clarify the requirements for advertisements that require or do not require approval:

Reference Documents:

Application Form:

 

The process flow for an advertisement application is as follows:

 

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IMPORTANCE NOTICE:

1.   Claims Must Be Accurate and Aligned with Registration

All advertising claims must strictly align with the product’s approved registration. Claims must be consistent with the intended use, fully supported by documentation. Any advertisement containing exaggerated, unsupported, or unapproved claims will be rejected.

2.   Prohibited Claims and Content

All advertisement claims must be developed in accordance with the Code of Advertisement (COA).

 

Contact Information

1)   Advertisement Application Process (e.g. application submission) :

  • General Email: [[email protected]]
  • Administration : Mohamad Aznil  | Tel: + (03-82300 0247)

Officers in Charge :

 

2)  Advertisement Consultation Enquiries (e.g. Code of Advertisement (COA), others) :

Officer in Charge :

 

 

 

 

 

Prepared by: Advertisement Unit  ( Pre Market Control Division) 

Uploaded by: Corporate Communication Division

Date of upload: 15 January 2026