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Medical Device Disposal

Medical device disposal in the Kingdom of Bahrain may be arranged through the following companies:

Bahrain Waste Treatment

Email: patbranay@gmail.com
Email: bwtc@batelco.com.bh
Telephone: 17754909 / 17754727

Crown Industries

Website: www.crownbahrain.com
Email: crownmet@batelco.com.bh
Telephone: 17830038

1- Before disposing of any medical device in the Kingdom of Bahrain, NHRA must be notified by completing the Medical Devices Destruction Supervision Form and submitting it to medical_devices@nhra.bh.

2- After the required documents have been submitted, a Notice to Pay (NTP) will be issued for the applicable destruction supervision fee. Please refer to the Medical Devices and Supplies Fees.

3- For further information about the disposal of medical devices, please refer to the Disposal of Medical Devices Guideline.

Pre Market


First, before importing or registering medical devices, you must be registered as an authorized representative in NHRA by applying and obtaining a license to import and register medical devices.


Secondly, classify medical devices by making sure that they are listed under medical devices or other category by applying for classification.


Third, submitting an application to register medical devices to facilitate the importation process into the Kingdom of Bahrain by applying for registration of medical devices.

On Market

Controlling medical device importation at the ports of entry where importers must submit an application through Ofoq website and submitting the required documents to obtain NHRA approval before importing medical devices.

Regulating advertisements for medical devices based on Decision (48) 2020, Article (10) “It is forbidden for any person to market or advertise the medical device and product unless obtaining a license from the Authority.


Post Market

Decision (48) 2020, Article (16) intended to guide and encourage all healthcare facilities, importers, patients and professionals to the importance of reporting problems associated with medical devices, including:

Permit To Use

Field Safety Notice and Recalls

Adverse Events and complains

Medical Devices Destruction

Healthcare Facilities Inspection