§ COMPARE REGULATORS

MFDS vs CDSCO: Medical Device Regulatory Comparison

Compare the medical device registration pathways, classification, and regulatory requirements of MFDS (South Korea) vs CDSCO (India).

MFDS

Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (South Korea)

South Korea

MFDS regulates medical devices in South Korea using a four-class system. The Korean Good Manufacturing Practice (KGMP) standard is required for all manufacturers. South Korea is an MDSAP participating

CLASSES

Class I, II, III, IV

PATHWAY

MFDS registration

KEY FUNCTIONS
  • KGMP compliance
  • Technical documentation review
  • MDSAP participation
  • Clinical trial approval
  • Device registration

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

MedFlux monitors both MFDS and CDSCO in real time — every regulatory change, safety alert, and market signal delivered in under 90 seconds.

COMPARE LIVE DATA FREE →

§ OTHER COMPARISONS