Dear Readers, we are happy to share the most interesting legal and policy updates concerning health industry that we read today. we hope you enjoy reading it.
1. USA has requested India to remove import duties and relax stringent price controls on medical devices and relax rules on data localization policy with an aim to boost trade between nations.
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2. The Central Pollution Control Board has introduced a step-by-step complaint module for changing login credentials on the Plastic Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility portal, easing access for affected companies.
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3. India’s Health Ministry mandates purchase invoice billing or provision of CGHS supplied medicines for Central Government Health Scheme claims, squeezing private hospital margins and prompting sector backlash
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4. Indian pharma companies increasingly deploy blockchain and smart contracts to enhance serialisation, ensure Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) compliance, curb counterfeit drugs, automate supplier processes and reinforce production quality and security.
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5. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has issued further FAQs to provide clarity on the implementation of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2022. Key clarifications include guidelines on the declaration of MRP, labelling requirements for weighing machine, declaration regarding Institutional sale etc.
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