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COVID-19 Protocols for CDSCO Employees and Visitors
In order to curb the spread of the novel Coronavirus, the CDSCO has issued notices and safety protocols such as – Avoid gatherings in the zonal and sub-zonal offices Visitors are advised to contact the CDSCO via email or their toll free number Visitors and staff of CDSCO attending them
The CDSCO extends its clearance to Import Drugs with less than 60% Shelf Life upto October
The Indian FDA (CDSCO) has extended the time frame of importation of Drugs with less than 60% shelf life by three months. On April 17, 2020, the DCGI had received notices from the Medical Device Manufacturer’s informing them that due to the pandemic, the clearance and transportation of drugs was
Govt issues notification to bring all medical devices under CDSCO to structure and build safety & quality:
The Government has increased scrutiny on medical devices, after the Johnson & Johnson faulty hip implants case judgment from Supreme Court, which made many people permanently disabled due to faulty devices. The government plans to bring all medical devices, including implants and contraceptives, under the Central Drugs and Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) so as to improve their safety
New Indian Healthcare Scheme for Insurance Sector:
New indian healthcare scheme for insurance sector
Indian Govt Notifies New Norms to Regulate Medical Devices
On February 2, 2017 The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced Medical Devices Rules, 2017 that separates regulatory norms for manufacturing medical devices from drugs. The rules will come into effect from January 1, 2018. This new rules is to regulate medical devices in the country to ease
Maharashtra FDA Asks Blood Banks to Submit License Renewal Applications
Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has directed all 306 blood banks in the state to submit applications of renewal of licenses by 31st December 2016 to carry out timely inspections and approvals. There are around 53 blood banks in the state for which renewals are pending. As stated in
More Than Half of Women Plan to Buy Natural Beauty Products
Now a new survey shows that, natural products continue to remain top of mind for many women when it comes to the personal care beauty products. The second annual Green Beauty Barometer survey questioned more than 1,000 U.S. women aged 18 and up about their beauty consumer habits and desires
Korean Entrepreneurs to Venture into Indian Cosmetics Market
The United States remains the biggest market for Korean cosmetic products and nowadays Korean investors are venturing into Indian cosmetic market. The Korea Trade Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) launched at least 10 Korean cosmetics brands in India very recent. There are over 200 brands of Korean cosmetics. The US and
Meet Us at The Medical Device Regulatory Summit in Mumbai
The first Medical Device Regulatory Summit in India is being held at Holiday Inn Mumbai International Airport on 29 November 2016. Morulaa HealthTech is pleased to partner at this event. Medical Device Regulatory Summit 2016, is an event intended to raise awareness of the need for clarity on regulations, Intellectual
Government move to extend the validity period of new drug
A new drug is considered ‘new’ for 10 years instead of the current four and it will be followed from the date of its first approval. A committee of secretaries has proposed that period in the interest of better and more effective regulation. The committee comprising the secretaries of DIPP,