Article 25 of the Saudi Medical Devices Law

This article complements Article 24 on advertising and announcing, and extends to another kind of activity that may not look commercial on its face: awareness campaigns, charitable campaigns and the like relating to medical devices and supplies.

The rule: these campaigns may not be held except after:

• The Authority's approval.
• Compliance with the conditions set by the Regulations.

The phrase "and the like" means the rule is not limited to what is literally called an awareness or charitable campaign, but includes similar activities.

The reason is that free or charitable campaigns may involve distributing devices or giving information about their use, and so need oversight to ensure safety. Note that distributing devices free of charge counts as circulation under the definition in Article 1, so the device itself needs registration and the marketing authorization under Article 8.

The article concerns companies, charities and bodies that organize health events. Before announcing a campaign of this kind, it is advisable to obtain the Authority's approval, and to consult a lawyer who specializes in health and commercial regulations when needed.