NIB Noida is evaluating samples of in-vitro Diagnostics of 4th generation HIV kits for QC evaluation. While evaluating NIB, Noida noticed that many manufacturers of such Kits are not mentioning sensitivity for HIV P-24 antigen in the product insert. All the manufacturers or licensees are requested to update the product insert of these 4th generations HIV In-vitro diagnostic kits for inclusion of analytical sensitivity for HIV P-24 antigen so that there is no unnecessary delay in evaluation
Read MoreCDSCO has classified almost 1866 medical devices and 80 IVDs. There are 24 categories of medical devices and 3 Categories of Non- Notified In-Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device proposed by CDSCO.
Read MoreThe Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) released draft guidelines for developing vaccines in the grave situation of COVID-19, taking it as a special case. The Central Drug Authority came with the guidelines considering the Drug and Cosmetics Rules, 1940 and New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019, and the international perspectives of World Health Organization (WHO), United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), European Medicines Agency (EMA) guidelines, and other applicable guidelines of CDSCO.
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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has notified the Cosmetics Rules, 2020 under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. This move is to streamline all functions and bring effective compliance in the cosmetic sector of India. The notification came to separately codify and update the rules relating to import, manufacture, labeling, sale, and distribution of cosmetics in India, which were earlier set out under the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945.
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On 3rd September, 2020, CDSCO released a draft classification for non-notified Medical devices. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) is going to classify non-notified medical devices like gowns, adhesive drapes, and coveralls under Class A, and surgical drapes and non- notified in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) as Class B medical […]
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The Central Drugs Standards Control Organization (CDSCO) streamlined the process for submission of application for the issue of free sale certificate, market standing certificate, and non-conviction certificate of notified medical devices in India.
Read MoreCDSCO has notified four medical devices, i.e., nebulizer, blood pressure monitoring devices, digital thermometer, and glucometer as drugs. The importers and manufacturers of these 4 medical devices need to take import and manufacturing licenses from the Central Licensing Authority or State Licensing Authority effectively from 1st January 2021.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has recently come up with a release of notification dated 21st October 2020 to extend the timeline from 1st day of November, 2020” to the 1st day of November, 2021 for Ultrasound Equipment
To put regulations on this matter, Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) made a list of 294 FDCs, and directions are given to all State/UT Drug Controllers of India to withdraw 294 FDCs from the licensed market the consent of DCGI. Court then got it to stay order in favour of the Manufacturers Association
