{"id":16736,"date":"2026-07-27T16:11:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T10:41:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/?p=16736"},"modified":"2026-07-27T16:19:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T10:49:54","slug":"sfda-vs-eu-mdr-key-regulatory-differences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/sa-en\/sfda-vs-eu-mdr-key-regulatory-differences\/","title":{"rendered":"SFDA vs EU MDR Regulatory Differences Medical Device Companies Must Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"16736\" class=\"elementor elementor-16736\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23e45e6f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"23e45e6f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7add1cae elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7add1cae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">SFDA vs EU MDR Regulatory Differences Medical Device Companies Must Know<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1987edd3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1987edd3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e0216ac e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1e0216ac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5da67a69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5da67a69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Overview of SFDA VS EU MDR<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-357fb9b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"357fb9b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expanding into global markets requires a clear understanding of regional regulatory frameworks. For medical device manufacturers targeting both Europe and Saudi Arabia, understanding the differences between the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/sa-en\/elevateplus\/ce-marking-eu-mdr-ivdr\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is essential.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This blog highlights the SFDA vs EU MDR regulatory differences that companies must know to ensure compliance and avoid delays in market entry.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SFDA (Saudi Arabia): Governs medical device regulation in Saudi Arabia, focusing on registration, licensing, and post-market compliance.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EU MDR (Europe): A comprehensive regulatory framework that replaced the Medical Device Directive (MDD), with stricter clinical and post-market requirements across EU member states.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a4c8240 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1a4c8240\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec9fb91 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ec9fb91\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77258e36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"77258e36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Looking For a Medical Device Regulatory 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Regulatory Differences Medical Device Companies Must Know<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7570ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e7570ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Regulatory Framework Approach<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SFDA: Relies on a recognition-based approach, often considering prior approvals (e.g., CE marking, FDA approval).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EU MDR: Operates under a standalone, stringent framework requiring full conformity assessment within the EU system.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Device Classification System<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SFDA: Classification is broadly aligned with international frameworks but may vary based on local interpretation.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EU MDR: Has a detailed and strict classification system with specific rules for software, implants, and reusable devices.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Clinical Evaluation Requirements<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SFDA: May accept clinical data supported by prior approvals or international references.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EU MDR: Requires extensive clinical evaluation, clinical investigations, and continuous updates.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Approval Pathway<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SFDA: Medical Device Marketing Authorization (MDMA) process with centralized submission.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EU MDR: Requires involvement of Notified Bodies for conformity assessment before CE marking.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Quality Management System (QMS)<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SFDA: Requires compliance with ISO 13485, often supported by existing certifications.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EU MDR: Enforces stricter QMS integration with lifecycle management, traceability, and PMS systems.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Labeling and Language Requirements<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SFDA: Requires Arabic labeling elements along with English.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EU MDR: Requires labeling in official languages of each EU member state where the device is marketed.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Post-Market Surveillance (PMS)<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SFDA: Focuses on vigilance reporting and compliance monitoring.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EU MDR: Introduces enhanced PMS requirements, including PSUR, trend reporting, and periodic updates.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Authorized Representative Requirement<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SFDA: Mandatory appointment of a Saudi Authorized Representative for foreign manufacturers.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EU MDR: Requires an EU Authorized Representative for non-EU manufacturers.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Timeline and Complexity<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SFDA: Typically faster if prior approvals exist.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EU MDR: More time-consuming due to rigorous clinical and conformity assessment requirements.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7765730 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7765730\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Understanding SFDA vs EU MDR Differences Matters\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf3cc3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf3cc3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For manufacturers planning dual-market entry, misunderstanding these frameworks can lead to:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delayed approvals<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased regulatory costs<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product launch setbacks<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compliance risks<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A strategic regulatory approach ensures smoother approvals across both regions.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-799197f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"799197f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Role of Operon Strategist in Global Regulatory Compliance\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-751e9b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"751e9b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/sa-en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operon Strategist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> supports medical device companies in navigating both <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/sa-en\/elevateplus\/sfda-saudi-arabia-registration\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SFDA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/sa-en\/elevateplus\/ce-marking-eu-mdr-ivdr\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EU MDR<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> regulatory frameworks with a structured and compliance-driven approach.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our expertise includes:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regulatory pathway comparison and strategy development<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Device classification<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and gap analysis<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technical documentation alignment for multiple markets<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ISO 13485<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/sa-en\/elevateplus\/quality-management-system-qms\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QMS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> readiness support<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SFDA and EU MDR submission coordination<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labeling and IFU compliance review<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-market surveillance and lifecycle support<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Operon Strategist, manufacturers can ensure regulatory consistency, reduced risks, and faster market access across Saudi Arabia and Europe.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47972ff0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"47972ff0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f9b9185 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"6f9b9185\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1870\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1870\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the main difference between SFDA and EU MDR? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1870\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f760020 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f760020\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f23bfb6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f23bfb6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SFDA often follows a recognition-based approach, while EU MDR requires a more stringent, independent conformity assessment process.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1871\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1871\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Does CE marking guarantee SFDA approval? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1871\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b7d1838 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3b7d1838\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-153fa287 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"153fa287\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. CE marking may support the application, but SFDA registration is still mandatory.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1872\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1872\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Which regulation is more stringent: SFDA or EU MDR? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1872\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1125731d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1125731d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5fd5fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f5fd5fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EU MDR is generally considered more stringent due to its detailed clinical and post-market requirements.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1873\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1873\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is ISO 13485 required for both SFDA and EU MDR? 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