Foreign Medical Device manufacturers and exporters must be careful about selecting competent FDA Agents who are established & have relevant regulatory experience.
Following are the key considerations you should keep in mind :
- Ensure the firm is officially registered in the USA
- Look for expertise across Drugs, Food, Medical Devices, and Cosmetics regulations
- Avoid solo practitioners working from home or small setups
- Seek out a team dedicated to regulatory compliance on a full-time basis
- Opt for a partner who stays up-to-date with FDA regulatory changes and shares them openly
- Choose a neutral partner with no ties to US importers or dealers
Should you hire a distributor instead of a professional Regulatory Firm as an FDA Agent?
We understand that at prima facia, it seems logical and cost-effective to appoint a distributor as your Agent, but do consider the following aspects also:
- A distributor is appointed to sell your device, they may not be a regulatory expert.
- They may not have the right competence to detail uncertain situations(like technical faults, urgent FDA communications, or requirements)
- If you change distributor, then transferring your sensitive details in between and updating the FDA may not be a smooth process.
A distributor‘s interests may not be in sync with your interests all the time. That’s where we do our part, as an experienced regulatory expert, we don’t have any conflict of interest in serving you in the best way, and also assisting you (acting on your behalf) in any uncertainty. hat’s why hiring a regulatory expert like cert3global will be a better idea than a distributor respectively for you in the long term.
Who is an Official Correspondent? How are they different from US FDA Agents?
During the time of establishment registration, a person identified as the first person to contact (during the time of any issue) is called an Official Correspondent.
However, unlike FDA Agent:
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- It is not necessary to appoint an Official correspondent
- Correspondent need not stay (or be established) in the US
Many times, clients prefer to appoint Cert3global as their Official Correspondent to ensure seamless communications and dealing with the FDA on their behalf.