India Can Do More To Align New Medtech Regulations With Global Norms, Says Industry
Executive Summary
India will finally get a device-specific regulatory framework when new rules formed by the government come into force next year. While the medtech industry has welcomed this long-awaited development, it hopes that its outstanding concerns will be addressed before the rules come into play.
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