India Eases Medical Device Sterilisation Licensing and Adds EU to Regulatory List
The Indian government has amended the Medical Devices Rules, 2017, to remove the requirement for medical device manufacturers to obtain a separate loan licence when outsourcing sterilisation to licensed facilities. This change aims to reduce regulatory duplication, compliance costs, and delays, promoting ease of doing business. Manufacturers must now include the sterilisation facility's licence number on product labels, with a six-month transition period. The amendments also add the European Union to the list of recognised regulatory jurisdictions for clinical investigation waivers. Industry groups have expressed concerns that the new labelling rule may affect export flexibility and shipment timelines.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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businessstandard broke this story on 23 Aug, 06:42 am. Other outlets followed.