Jamaica

Ministry of Health: 

Ministry of Health and Wellness

Regulatory Authority:       

Pharmaceutical and Regulatory Affairs (PRA)

Medical Device Regulation:

Food & Drugs Act, 1964 and Regulation 1975

Official Language:   

English

Classification:        

Not Defined

Registration Process:       

• Submit the product information to the MoH for product evaluation
• PRA evaluates the application and a report will be issued.
• Register through MoH Trade System – apply for Import Permit
• If approved, PRA will sign and stamp the permit and assign it a unique number
• PRA issues the complete import permit.
• The medical device can now be marketed in Jamaica