Health ministry proposes faster approvals for medical device manufacturing licences

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The Union health ministry is proposing to significantly cut down the time taken to issue manufacturing licenses for medical devices. Aimed at boosting ease of doing business and ensuring quicker access to quality products, the amendments will reduce timelines for low to high-risk devices. For instance, Class B devices will see a reduction from 140 to 115 days, and high-risk Class C and D devices from 105 to 90 days.