- In February 2024, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) released the 2024 edition of the Medical Device Standards Catalogue, which now includes a total of 1,974 standards. The catalogue is structured into two main sections. The first section focuses on aspects such as quality management systems, unique device identification (UDI), and medical device packaging. The second section covers a wide range of device types, including standards for biological evaluations, electrical equipment, disinfection and sterilization processes, surgical instruments, and implantable surgical devices.
- In May 2024, DuPont announced plans to restructure its business by splitting into three separate companies. With operations across the Asia-Pacific—particularly in Australia, China, and India—the company will form two new independent businesses, one concentrating on electronics and the other on water technologies. The remaining business, to be known as New DuPont, will position itself as a diversified industrial leader. New DuPont aims to strengthen its presence in the fast-growing healthcare sector, with a focus on biopharmaceutical consumables, medical devices, and packaging solutions for medical applications.
