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Why this proposal for amendment of D&C Rules turned down ?
The Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB), the highest authority under the Union health ministry on technical matters rejected a proposal to make amendment in the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 demanding to sell remaining quantities of unused clinical trial batch of a biological drug within its shelf life. This came
Police Take Action Against This Online Retail Giant
Maharashtra’s Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) on Friday gets into action by ordering to file First Information Report (FIR) against Snapdeal CEO, Kunal Bahl and directors of the company for allegedly selling prescription drugs online. Harshadeep Kamble, FDA Commissioner said “Only a licensed retailer can sell prescription drugs, and that can
Testing medical devices by artificial blood vessels
An artificial blood vessel created by researchers, can be used for the study of medical devices used in life threatening blood clot extraction in brain. In future, this artificial blood vessel will reduce the need of animal testing for new devices and will have significant implications for the development of endovascular
This company promotes innovative medical devices in India
Entering the Indian market has become one of the key expansion plans for most medical device manufacturers, as proper assessment of the market and selection of reliable distributors is cost effective and reduces time to market. The latest technologies being introduced in India, will change the way of operation and bring high
First Robotic Assisted Pain Management Treatment in India
ROBIO-EX, the First Robotic Assisted Pain Management Technology was introduced by BGS Global Hospitals in Karnataka. Dr R Madhan Kumar of BGS Global Hospitals said, “With the introduction of robotics in the field of Interventional Pain Management, it will hugely benefit the patients suffering from chronic pain due to medical
ISO Certification for CDSCO Ahmedabad
CDSCO, Ahmedabad becomes the first National Regulatory body in India to be certified with ISO 9001:2008. The auditor of the notified body, TUV Rheinland Cert GmbH (a global certification company) audited the office of the Deputy Drugs Controller (India), CDSCO, Ahmedabad on 10.04.2015 for the quality assessment of compliance to ISO standards
This is how much the Medical Device Industry will grow
The registration process in India is about to take a positive change, with the proposal to regulate medical devices and drugs separately. According to AdvaMed, the Indian medical device industry is predicted to be be a US $30 billion in the next 10 years with adequate guidance policy and support. Sanjay Banerji
IPA requests DCGI for guidelines on storage temperature
With the rapid increase in interest from international markets for the drug and medical device industries in the Indian market, the various bodies governing healthcare are aiming to tighten regulations with an interest on patient safety. Pertaining on the issue of storage temperature on medicine labels, the Indian Pharmaceuticals Association (IPA)
100 per cent FDI for Medical Devices
Make in India is doing the rounds all over and the government of India is keen on this campaign as it approves 100% FDI for medical devices. India is currently importing 70% of the medical devices. This move from the government will now attract more investments and domestic manufacturing. Before
This is how medical devices will be regulated in the future
Medical Devices are currently regulated same as drugs. An inter-ministerial task force has now initiated a recommendation of separate regulation and law on medical devices to keep a check on implants, equipment’s in the country. For $6 billion, “Medical Device Regulatory Act” is the suggestion given by the secretary of