Knowledge transfer in Healthcare technology: TÜV SÜD Academy provides training to Saudi Arabian authority

Nine employees of the "Saudi Food and Drug Authority" (SFDA) have just completed in-depth training on the standards, laws and approval processes for medical devices at TÜV SÜD Academy. The program illustrated the theory behind the testing and assessment of medical devices by including visits to various laboratories.

The SFDA is an independent Authority reporting to the Council of Ministers of Saudi Arabia and is responsible for the safety of food, medicinal products and medical devices. The experts of this authority have to assess and evaluate the manufacturers of medical devices for compliance with quality standards, product safety and intended use. Furthermore, the SFDA experts have to implement standards and must be familiar with the approval requirements in various international markets – a challenging task which demands in-depth expert knowledge.

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