All medical devices to be treated as ‘drugs’ from April 1: Govt of India
The central government on Tuesday notified all medical devices as ‘drugs’, effective from April 1, bringing a range of products from medical use in human beings or animals under Drugs Act, 1940.
Apart from expanding the scope of regulation to ensure safety and efficacy, the move may pave the way for regulation of prices under the Drugs Price Control Order (DPCO). It will also make companies, in case of violations, liable to be penalised in a court of law.
Companies will now have to seek approval from the drug controller to import and sell any any product termed or presented as medical device in the country. For more details click here All medical devices to be treated as ‘drugs’ from April 1, 2020: Notification G.S.R. 102 (E).
