Assisted Reproductive Technology Procedures

Sale of In-Vitro Fertilization Media, Reagents and related Consumables used in Assisted Reproductive Technology Procedures The Apex Drug and Medical Device Regulator has strictly restricted the supply of critical Laboratory Consumables used in In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Assisted Reproductive Technology… 

Consultant Certification Scheme

Draft Medical Device Consultant Certification Scheme from LSSSDC, for public comments Who is LSSSDC? The Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Council (LSSSDC) is a premier, not-for-profit skilling body operational under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE),… 

Regulatory Alert – CDSCO

CDSCO Suspends HCG Bengaluru Ethics Committee for 2 Years Over Critical Clinical Trial Lapses

India’s top drug regulator, the CDSCO, has slapped a 24-month suspension on the Ethics Committee of the HCG Bangalore Institute of Oncology. Following a risk-based inspection, regulators uncovered severe compliance failures, including delayed reporting of serious adverse events (including participant deaths), glaring conflicts of interest, and inadequate medical management for trial subjects. While the committee is barred from approving new studies, it must continue monitoring active trials under strict regulatory supervision. Read on for a deep dive into the findings and what this means for clinical trial oversight in India.

CDSCO Regulations

Update: CDSCO Releases New Addendum on IVD Medical Device Regulations The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has issued a new addendum to its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the Medical Devices Rules (MDR), 2017. This document serves as a… 

Clinical Establishments Act

Draft Gazette Notification of Minimum Standards for Clinical Establishments The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, through the Directorate General of Health Services, has issued a draft Gazette Notification dated March 10, 2026, proposing updated minimum standards for several categories…