Global UDI Timeline
Your Critical Path to UDI Key dates around the world
This page is a summary of UDI compliance deadlines at the country level. As each country’s regulator make changes to their implementation timelines we will update this page. Mark this page in your favourites to keep track of developments.
Country-specific UDI Requirements
COMPLETED
IN PROGRESS
Countries in the planning phase
Canada Health Canada
June 2021: Canada submitted a proposal to introduce a UDI system based off three components in the IMDRF framework.
- UDIs would be based on global standards
- UDIs would be applied to the label of medical devices sold in Canada and their associated packaging
- Information about medical devices would have to be submitted to a UDI database for the purpose of information sharing
Japan PMDA
2008 Mar – Guideline for Barcode Labeling
2019 Dec 04 – PMD Act requires barcode labels and registration
Efforts in Japan have been focused on barcodes/labeling, but they continue to work toward harmonizing their requirements with international recognized UDI regulations and standards.
Colombia INVIMA
Ongoing Medical Device UDI preparation; Plan to launch a country-specific guidance; Not expected to follow IMDRF UDI recommendations
India CDSCO
2022 Jan 01 (To Be Confirmed) – UDI Placed on Labels (may be delayed due to COVID)