India's Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has become an affiliate member of the International Medical Device Regulators Forum.
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India has joined the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF) as an affiliate member, with the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) receiving the Affiliate Membership.
- India’s application for affiliate membership was reviewed during the 26th Session of IMDRF, held in September 2024 in Seattle, Washington, USA.
- This membership will enhance India’s global collaboration in medical device regulation. It will strengthen the competitiveness of India’s domestic industry while promoting "Brand India" on the international stage.
Main Points:- (i) The IMDRF, established in 2011 aims to accelerate international regulatory harmonization and convergence for medical devices.
(ii) Its members include regulatory authorities from the USA, Australia, Canada, the European Union (EU), Japan, the United Kingdom (UK), Brazil, Russia, China, South Korea, Singapore, and the World Health Organization (WHO).
(iii) The IMDRF Chair and Secretariat rotate annually among the jurisdictions of Management Committee members.
About IMDRF,
Established : 2011
IMDRF's Chair and Secretariat rotates annually among the member jurisdictions of the Management Committee. The United States of America is the current Chair and Secretariat for 2024.
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