The Asian Harmonization Working Party (AHWP) meeting is held with an objective to forge a common direction for the harmonization of medical devices regulation in Asia and facilitates a linkage with the Global harmonization Task Force (GHTF). It provides a forum for discussion and training, facilitates information exchange and initiates projects relating to GHTF harmonization among regulators and industry groups in Asia. Regulators from more than 20 countries participated in the 12th AHWP meeting along with over 200 industry participants from across the world.

The 13th AHWP Meeting will highlight the ongoing and future activities of AHWP. A pre-meeting workshop will be held on 3-4 November 2008 in conjunction with the 13th AHWP meeting. The pre-meeting workshop provides a platform for education and information sharing & exchange and is open for participation of representatives from the government, regulatory bodies and the industry from the Asian region.