Seamless Clinical Trial Imports into Israel
Comprehensive import solutions for clinical trials in a tightly regulated, high-performing market.
Why Israel Matters for Clinical Trials
Israel is a highly attractive destination for clinical research with a well-developed healthcare system, a thriving innovation ecosystem, and a very efficient patient recruitment infrastructure. For sponsors and CROs seeking speed and scientific rigour, Israel offers a competitive trial environment with relatively fast start-up timelines.
That said, importing trial materials into Israel requires an in-depth understanding of the Ministry of Health (MoH) regulations, facility-specific protocols, and special exemptions for medical technologies. Clinical trial materials, including Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs), medical devices, recruitment materials, and biological samples, can all be imported with the right permits in place. But the details matter, especially when managing trial-wide licensing, renewal tracking, and direct-to-site delivery.
TecEx Medical: Global Reach, Local Precision
TecEx Medical delivers trusted import solutions for companies navigating the complexities of clinical trial logistics around the world. Our tailored IOR/EOR services for clinical trials in Israel manage everything from full-trial import licensing to real-time permit renewals. We work closely with a licensed facility accompanied with with a Qualified Person (QP) onsite, enabling us to inspect and release IMPs before delivery to clinical sites.
Our value doesn’t stop at logistics. We coordinate and maintain complex licenses across the full life of a trial, including Form 7 renewals, Ministry of Health permits, and exemption applications for technical devices. Whether your trial spans a single site or multiple locations, we build a scalable import model aligned with Israel’s rigorous regulatory expectations.
Importer of Record
Avoid the need for local entities and let us manage all your global imports using our deep domain expertise. Outsourcing this function to a specialist unlocks tremendous value and risk mitigation.
Exporter of Record
Get samples and supplies back where they need to go, fast. We handle complex export regulations and controlled substances so that your exports are seamless and headache-free.
Customs Clearance and Brokerage
99.94% first-time clearance rate with 2.56 days average processing time. Our clinical trial expertise means no more classification errors or unexpected delays.
Regulatory Compliance
We navigate the regulatory maze so you don’t have to. End-to-end compliance from a team of experts who have their finger on the pulse around the world.
VAT/GST Savings
Recover up to 50% of import taxes across 33+ countries. We’ve saved millions in VAT/GST that sponsors thought was lost forever. Minimal effort, maximum return.
With TecEx Medical’s active operations in over 90 countries and proven success with Israeli shipments, we remove compliance burdens, allowing you to dedicate your resources to clinical excellence. Partnering with us may be the single most impactful decision you make to improve the efficiency, reliability, and success of your clinical trials in Israel.
Key Challenges in Israel
Israel’s regulatory system is well-established but still comes with strict requirements that demand attention to detail:
IMPs and medical devices require specific Ministry of Health permits for import.
Clinical trial licenses must be managed carefully throughout the duration of the study to remain compliant.
Direct-to-site deliveries are only permitted for certain categories, and everything else must go through a licensed facility.
IMPs require a QP inspection before being released to a trial site.
Form 7 licenses must be renewed annually – a common compliance pitfall for long-running trials.
Local relationships can be crucial to long-term, repeatable success.
These are just a few of the unique challenges you might face when running clinical trials in Israel. Managing these financial, audit, legal, and regulatory risks internally can drain time, introduce unnecessary exposure, and distract your team from what matters most — the trial itself.
Your IOR Partner in Israel
As your dedicated IOR/EOR, TecEx Medical manages the full suite of import logistics, so you never need a local entity. Whatever goods you’re shipping into Israel, we will ensure full compliance with regulatory and logistical demands.
- Full IOR/EOR services for companies without a local legal entity.
- Facility-based clearance with QP inspection for IMPs.
- Direct-to-site delivery where permitted.
- Management of MoH permits and Form 7 license renewals.
- End-to-end regulatory compliance
- Local supplier partnerships for warehousing and temperature-controlled storage.
- Proactive issue resolution and shipment tracking.
We are driven by the same objectives you are — reducing time-to-site, eliminating compliance headaches, and saving money through world-class import solution structuring.
How It Works: Our Israel Import Process
Tailored Proposal
Based on our deep experience in Israel, we’ll deliver a structured import solution aligned to your trial needs, budget, and compliance obligations.
Regulatory & Document Review
Our specialists then conduct a thorough assessment of your documentation, product classification, and country-specific requirements to ensure nothing slips through the cracks.
Import Setup & Coordination
We manage all necessary permits, licenses, and customs paperwork — ensuring that your shipment is fully compliant before it even leaves your warehouse.
Customs Clearance & Delivery
Acting as your legal IOR/EOR, we oversee end-to-end clearance and ensure timely, compliant delivery to your clinical site or local warehouse.
Ongoing Support & Visibility
Stay fully informed with real-time tracking through our online portal and a dedicated point of contact who knows your study inside and out.
All our solutions are bespoke and tailored specifically to your needs. You won’t find better service or more sophisticated logistics anywhere else.
Israeli Success Story
Urgent Export from Israel Saves Time-Sensitive Treatment
A paediatric biological sample needed to be shipped from Israel to a laboratory in Germany, and it had to arrive within 96 hours in order for a patient to timeously begin treatment. The clock started ticking late on a Thursday evening, but the sample wasn’t collected until late Friday afternoon, just before the start of Shabbat.
With the export window rapidly closing, TecEx Medical’s Israeli operations kicked into high gear. The challenge escalated further on Saturday morning when the shipment stalled in Paris with no clear routing to Germany. With time running out, the TecEx Medical team took full ownership of the export.
Working non-stop across time zones and logistics providers, our team engaged with its industry counterparts in London, Paris, and across Europe. We escalated the case through Marken’s London team, who coordinated with their VP in Paris to arrange emergency onward movement.
From the moment the sample left the Israeli facility to the moment it reached Germany, TecEx Medical oversaw every detail, including customs coordination, airline scheduling, and contingency routing. What could have been a failed delivery turned into a mission accomplished. The shipment arrived at the German laboratory late Saturday afternoon, just in time to preserve the sample and allow the patient to begin treatment without delay.
This case is a powerful example of TecEx Medical’s deep local capability in Israel and our ability to step in, solve problems, and coordinate under pressure. In a market where precision, timing, and cultural understanding all matter, we deliver when it counts most.
Clinical Trial Imports in Israel: Delivered with Precision
With strong local partnerships, deep regulatory knowledge, and end-to-end license management, TecEx Medical makes Israel a smooth and compliant part of your global clinical trial. Let’s plan your import strategy and keep your study on track from first shipment to final renewal.