Use the tools and resources on this page to gain a high-level understanding of whether UDI applies to your devices, know what steps are required for compliance, and learn how to use the AusUDID.
UDI compliance flowcharts
Use the flowcharts below to understand whether UDI applies to your devices and when you must comply with UDI requirements.
For interactive decision trees, see:
Preparing for UDI and AusUDID checklist
Prepare for UDI compliance and submitting UDI records to the AusUDID with our comprehensive checklist.
This checklist walks you through steps to prepare, including:
- Understanding requirements
- Preparing your systems
- Preparing your data
- Testing UDI record submission.
Access the Preparing for UDI and AusUDID checklist.
UDI basics
Watch the videos provided to learn about essential UDI concepts and how they apply to your devices.
What is a UDI
Learn what a UDI is.
UDI overview
Learn about how UDI is being introduced around the world.
Australian UDI framework
Learn about how UDI works in Australia.
UDI packaging levels
Learn how to apply UDI to different packaging levels.
UDI Triggers
Learn about UDI Triggers.
Direct Marking
Learn about Direct Marking and what devices this applies to.
Unit of Use
Learn about Unit of Use and what devices this applies to.
AusUDID basics
Learn how to access and use the Australian UDI Database (AusUDID) with helpful guides and videos.
Welcome to AusUDID
Learn about:
- AusUDID Production and AusUDID Pre-Production
- User types
- UDI record submission methods
- Key concepts underpinning adding and editing records in the AusUDID
Logging in to the AusUDID Pre-Production and Production environments
Learn how to access the 2 AusUDID environments:
- AusUDID Pre-Production
- AusUDID Production
AusUDID user roles
Learn how your organisation type and TGA Business Services (TBS) system role impacts your abilities in the AusUDID.
AusUDID key concepts for adding records
Key concepts for adding UDI records.
Adding a UDI record
Learn how to add a UDI record to the AusUDID using the online portal.
AusUDID Bulk Upload
Learn how to add UDI records to the AusUDID using the Australian UDI Bulk Upload Template.
AusUDID key concepts for editing records
Key concepts for editing UDI records.
Editing a UDI record
Learn how to edit a UDI record to the AusUDID using the online portal.
UDI quick reference guides
Access quick reference guides that offer a clear overview of UDI requirements tailored to different types of devices.
These concise resources are ideal for sharing across your organisation to build awareness and support early learning. Use them as a starting point to understand what is expected for different kinds of medical device and to begin preparing for compliance.
We will continue to add further quick reference guides.
UDI for medical devices
UDI for in vitro diagnostic devices
UDI for retail devices
Page history
Updates made for the following:
- Additional videos and inclusion of introductory text
- Updated Retail reference guide
- Added AusUDID user roles information
Original publication
Updates made for the following:
- Additional videos and inclusion of introductory text
- Updated Retail reference guide
- Added AusUDID user roles information
Original publication