The implementation of the first phase of the Medical Device Administrative Control System (MDACS) commenced with the listing of Class IV medical devices on 26 November 2004.

On 14 November 2005, the second phase of the MDACS was extended to cover Class III and Class II medical devices.

The Conformity Assessment Body Recognition Scheme was launched on 13 October 2006 as phase III of the MDACS.

On 23 March 2007 , phase IV of the MDACS was launched with the listing of local manufacturers.

On 17 July 2007, phase V of the MDACS was launched with the listing of importers of medical devices.