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TGA vs CDSCO: Medical Device Regulatory Comparison

Compare the medical device registration pathways, classification, and regulatory requirements of TGA (Australia) vs CDSCO (India).

TGA

Therapeutic Goods Administration (Australia)

Australia

The TGA regulates medical devices in Australia under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989. Australia uses a risk-based classification system aligned with GHTF/IMDRF. The TGA is an MDSAP participating author

CLASSES

Class I, IIa, IIb, III, AIMD

PATHWAY

ARTG inclusion via conformity assessment

KEY FUNCTIONS
  • ARTG registration
  • Conformity assessment
  • MDSAP participation
  • Adverse event reporting
  • Post-market surveillance

CDSCO

Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (India)

India

India's CDSCO regulates medical devices under the Medical Devices Rules 2017 (amended 2020). India uses a four-class system (A, B, C, D). India is the fastest-growing major medical device market globa

CLASSES

Class A, B, C, D

PATHWAY

CDSCO registration / import license

KEY FUNCTIONS
  • Medical device registration
  • Import license (Form MD-14)
  • Clinical investigation approval
  • Quality management system audit
  • Adverse event reporting

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