NameImportation of Medical Devices and Medicines Cosmetics
Description The importation of "Medical Devices and Medicines and Cosmetics requires an importer needs to obtain a permit from the Ministry of Health prior to the importation and sale of medical devices, medicines, and comestics in Jamaica. Importers of controlled substances are required under the law- Food and Drug Act 1975 to get a permit
CommentsImporters are required to register with the Ministry of Health to receive a permit. Importers need to complete the Pink and Yellow form entitled " Permit Application for Cosmetics and Chemicals" and Permit Application for Psychotropics, Narcotics, and Precursors" respectively
Validity From1975-08-04
Validity To9999-09-09
Reference
Technical Code
Measure TypePermit Requirement
AgencyMinistry of Health & Wellness
Legal Document- The Food and Drugs Act
Is StandardNo
UN Code(not set)
Measure ClassGood
Created Datetime2018-10-31 12:57:47
Updated Datetime2019-05-15 10:23:13
Procedures
# Procedure Name Description Category View Detail
1 Medicines, Cosmetics and Medical Devices Import Permit - MOH Step by step process to acquire an import permit from the PRA. Import
Forms
# Title Description Issued By File
1 Ministry of Health Permit Application for Cosmetics and Chemicals Ministry of Health Permit Application for Cosmetics and Chemicals Ministry of Health & Wellness PDF
Commodity/s
# HS Code Description
1 3306101000 Toothpastes
2 3306109010 Dental creams
3 3306900000 Other
4 9018110000 Electro-cardiographs
5 9018120000 Ultrasonic scanning apparatus
6 9018130000 Magnetic resonance imaging apparatus
7 9018140000 Scintigraphic apparatus
8 9018190000 Other
9 9018200000 Ultra-violet or infra-red ray apparatus
10 9018310000 Syringes, with or without needles
11 9018320000 Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures
12 9018390000 Other
13 9018410000 Dental drill engines, whether or not combined on a single base with other dental equipment
14 9018490000 Other
15 9018500000 Other ophthalmic instruments and appliances
16 9018900000 Other instruments and appliances
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