MEDICAL DEVICE RULES

Ficci seeks govt nod to restart import of pre-owned expensive medical equipment

Industry chamber Ficci has urged the government to permit the import of pre-owned and refurbished high-end medical equipment. Previously facilitated with a no objection certificate, such imports have stalled since August 15 due to new registration requirements with the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), which currently lacks provisions for refurbished equipment.