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CFDI Calls for Drafting and Verification Units for National Standard on Metal Powders for Additive Manufacturing Medical Devices

2026-06-04 · Impact score: 33

The China Food and Drug Inspection Institute (CFDI) has issued a notice calling for applications from entities to serve as drafting and verification units for the development of a national standard for 'Metal powders for additive manufacturing medical devices' (Plan No.: 20262862-T-464). Applicants must demonstrate scientific research and technical capabilities relevant to the standard, with enterprise applicants required to have corresponding marketed products. They should be familiar with the technological trends in the field and the levels of domestic and international production and usage requirements, and possess the capacity for standard validation testing. The application deadline is June 14, 2026. This standard aims to regulate the technical requirements for medical-grade metal powders, ensuring powder composition and performance meet the needs of medical devices, thereby safeguarding medical safety and promoting the healthy development of the medical additive manufacturing industry.

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中检院征集增材制造医疗器械用金属粉末国家标准起草验证单位

中国食品药品检定研究院发布通知，征集“增材制造医疗器械用金属粉末”国家标准（计划号：20262862-T-464）的制修订项目起草验证单位。申请单位应具有与标准相关的科研和技术能力，企业申请需具有相应上市产品；应熟悉标准涉及的技术发展趋势及国内外生产水平和使用要求；具备相应标准试验验证能力；申请截止日期为2026年6月14日。该标准的制定将规范医用金属粉末的技术要求，确保粉末成分及性能满足医疗器械需求，保障医疗安全，推动医用增材制造行业健康发展。

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