A list of recently updated articles regarding medical device regulatory updates from the CDSCO and other governing bodies in India.

An Introduction to GeM, India’s Online Portal for All Public Hospital Purchases  

In 2016 the Indian government launched an online portal, the Government e-Marketplace (commonly referred to as GeM) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to provide for efficient and transparent procurement by government agencies across the country.

India CDSCO Alerts Manufacturers to Non-Notified Class C and D Deadline

On October 1st 2023, the India CDSCO will enforce full license requirements for Class C and D non-notified medical devices as the final step of transitioning all medical devices under the new rules.

Identifying Predicate Devices in India, Taiwan, China, Japan, and Korea

An outline of the best practices for five different Asian countries that provide an abbreviated “predicate” registration route.

India’s CDSCO Releases Guidance for Renewing Medical Device Import Licenses

India’s CDSCO has issued important guidance on the process for medical device Import License renewal. This process is newly coming into effect, as the first round of Import Licenses issued under the new Rules will start to expire this year.

India Requires Mandatory Local BIS Certifications for Certain Medical Devices

This blog serves as an important enforcement notice for manufacturers/importers that BIS certification is required for some of the electronic components/accessories included in medical devices, including batteries, monitors, power adaptors and more.

How New EU MDR Requirements Will Affect Registrations in Asia

As manufacturers finish transitioning to the new EU MDR requirements, it will be important to understand the implications of these changes on existing licenses around the world.

India Issues New Sales License Requirement for Medical Devices

On September 30th, 2022, the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) issued GSR 754(E) announcing new sales license requirements for entities importing and distributing formerly non-notified medical devices.

India Issues Final Notice Exempting Certain Class A Medical Devices

On October 14, 2022, the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Department of Health and Family Welfare) issued final notification G.S.R. 777(E) formalizing the exemption of Class A non-measuring and non-sterile medical devices from the Import License (MD-15) process.  

India Issues Draft Notification for Exempting Certain Class A Medical Devices

The Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Department of Health and Family Welfare) issued the draft Notification G.S.R. 710(E) on 20 September, 2022 that, if formalized, would exempt Class A non-measuring and non-sterile medical devices.

Registering Innovative Medical Devices in India

Innovative device (those without a registered “predicate”) registration in India can be complicated with many variations to the requirements, and options to proceed.