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APAC: Impact of COVID-19 in the Asia-Pacific Regulators

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As global compliance experts, we’re committed to every region and country. Due to the current state of affairs surrounding COVID-19 in the Asian-Pacific (APAC) countries, Entirety is monitoring last updates for the operative state of regulatory authorities globally.

The following regulators are impacted or have limited operations:

Country Regulator Comments
Vietnam VNTA Lab restrictions and 2 weeks delays are expected
Malaysia SIRIM Regulator’s staff working from home, lab testing directly affected.
Indonesia SDPPI Testing staff working from home, 2-week delays are expected
Nepal NTA Lockdown extended until Aug 4th, and regulator’s staff working remotely. Delays are expected
Pakistan PTA Lockdown extended until Aug 4th, and regulator’s staff working remotely. Delays are expected
Thailand NBTC Regulator working from home and office, 1-week delays are expected.
Philippines NTC The staff from the regulator is working from home and the office, 3-week delays are expected.
Fiji TAOF A set of measures implemented for the regulator’s staff. Delays are expected