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Economic Operators in Japan

Marketing Authorization Holder (MAH / "Seizohanbai Gyosha")

  • Need MAH License (Type 1, 2 and 3)

  • MAH is a marketing authorization holder and can only market medical devices in Japan

  • Manufacturer ("SeizoGyosha")

  • Need Manufacturer Registration

  • "Manufacturer" is not a same meaning outside of Japan and is an organization manufacturing medical devices

  • In case of foreign manufacture, need Foreign Manufacturer Registration

  • Repairer ("SyuriGyosha")

  • Need Repairer License for applied 9 categories

  • Only licensed repairer can repair medical devices manufactured outside of Japan though domestic manufacturer can repair medical devices by themselves without repairer license

  • Distributor ("HanbaiGyosha")

  • Need Distributor Registration

  • or License for handling a Highly Controlled Medical Device and/or a Specially Designated Maintenance Control Required Medical Device