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

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 Grants Import License Grace Period for Class A/B Devices

Released on September 30, 2022, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) issued Circular File No. 29/Misc/03/2022-DC (257) providing an Import License grace period to all Non-Regulatory Class A and B 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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

CDSCO Issues Updates to IVD Classification List in India

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) of India issued a notice (PDF) on October 25, 2023 classifying in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical devices under medical device rules. The updates to IVD classification in India include intended use, associated risk, and other parameters.

India Grants Import License Grace Period for Class C/D Devices

On October 12, 2023, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) issued Circular File No. 29/Misc/03/2023-DC (344), granting a grace period for Import Licenses to qualifying Non-Regulatory Class C and D medical devices.