Govt proposes amendments to speed market access for eligible medical devices

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) The government proposed amendments to the Medical Devices Rules, 2017, to simplify regulatory requirements, standardise testing fees and facilitate faster market access for eligible medical devices, an official statement said on Monday.

"The government has undertaken key regulatory reforms in the medical device sector to promote Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) by simplifying regulatory requirements, enhancing transparency and facilitating timely access to advanced and innovative medical technologies in the country," the statement from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) said.