EMA vs CDSCO: Medical Device Regulatory Comparison
Compare the medical device registration pathways, classification, and regulatory requirements of EMA (European Union) vs CDSCO (India).
EMA
European Medicines Agency
European Union
The EMA coordinates the EU regulatory framework for medical devices under EU MDR 2017/745 and IVDR 2017/746. While Notified Bodies conduct conformity assessments, the EMA and European Commission set p…
Class I, IIa, IIb, III
CE marking via Notified Body
- ▸EU MDR / IVDR framework coordination
- ▸EUDAMED database oversight
- ▸Notified Body designation support
- ▸CE marking pathway
- ▸Vigilance and 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…
Class A, B, C, D
CDSCO registration / import license
- ▸Medical device registration
- ▸Import license (Form MD-14)
- ▸Clinical investigation approval
- ▸Quality management system audit
- ▸Adverse event reporting
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