Indias medical device industry and healthcare groups have opposed the draft Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Bill, 2026, arguing that treating medical devices like pharmaceuticals and imposing criminal penalties for regulatory lapses could hurt manufacturing, investment and innovation.

Indias medical device industry and healthcare groups have opposed the draft Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Bill, 2026, arguing that treating medical devices like…

Medical device representatives advocate for a separate regulatory authority to enhance investment, innovation, and patient safety in India.