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

India Temporarily Suspends Compulsory Medical Device Registrations

In public notice F. No. 29/Misc/03/2021-DC (28), dated September 28, 2021, the implementation of Compulsory Registration, which was to be implemented and effective October 1, 2021, has been put in abeyance for few days as the Indian Ministry of Health determines whether to formally postpone the enforcement date.

India’s CDSCO Updates Classification of Several Product Categories

The updated list of the risk class of devices are based on the intended use, risk associated with Medical Devices and other In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Medical Devices and other parameters specified in First schedule of MDR 2017.

India Establishes Committees to Streamline Regulatory Framework and Address Denovo Products

The Indian government has established 2 committees to help streamline the regulatory framework and establish denovo guidance.

Indian Industry Association Drafting a Uniform Code for Medical Device Marketing Practices

The updated list of the risk class of devices are based on the intended use, risk associated with Medical Devices and other In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Medical Devices and other parameters specified in First schedule of MDR 2017.

Invoicing Requirements for Medical Device Software in India

India is considered a high tax environment with complex requirements, with tax law being in a state of constant change. For those concerned with SaMD invoicing, the process may be complex.

India Temporarily Suspends Customs Duties for Covid-19 Related Medical Devices

On Saturday, the Indian Ministry of Finance released a Notification (No. 28/2021–Customs) exempting the following medical devices from customs duties effective immediately until July 31st. The Notification comes as the Indian government continues to take additional steps to battle the ongoing COVID-19 emergency. 

India Seeks Input on IVD Equipment Classification

All IVD related equipment, instruments and software is now being transitioned to require registration in India under the Medical Device Rules, 2017, joining IVD reagents and kits which have been regulated since January 1, 2018, if not before.

India Seeks Input on Medical Device Classification

All formerly unregulated medical devices are now being transitioned to require registration in India under the Medical Device Rules, 2017.  These products should be Registered prior to October 1, 2021 and then obtain an Import License before October 1, 2022, or October 1, 2023 depending on the product’s risk classification.

Update: India To Require Local Certification of All Power Cords

With effect from December 1, 2020, India power cords, cord sets, plugs and sockets must carry the Mark of Conformity (product approval mark) which has been established by the Central Government of India through the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act (2016), BIS Rules 2018, and BIS Conformity Assessment Regulations (2018).

India’s CDSCO Extends List of Notified Devices

On December 28th, 2020, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization announced that Nebulizers, Blood Pressure Monitoring Devices, Digital Thermometer, and Glucometers must obtain Import Licenses prior to marketing.