From 1st April 2020, all medical devices sold in the country would be treated as drugs and would be regulated under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act of 1940.
This notification was announced by the Ministry of health and family welfare.
The decision was taken after consultation with the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB).
The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 regulates the import, manufacture, and distribution of drugs in India.