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TOP 5 HEALTH LAWS AND POLICY UPDATES

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. CDSCO has proposed a draft list to revise the existing classification list of cardiovascular and neurological devices, categorizing 351 cardiovascular and 202 neurological devices under a risk-based classification. Stakeholders can review and submit feedback within 30 days via a Google Form before finalization.
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2. The central government has no plans to set up a special tribunal for medical negligence cases. Instead, such cases are handled by State Medical Councils, which can take disciplinary action against doctors. Appeals can be made to the National Medical Commission (NMC).
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3. The 2025 National Trade Estimate Report states that unclear licensing guidelines and import procedures under India’s Medical Device Rules have delayed U.S. exports of refurbished medical devices. Since April 2024, CDSCO has suspended approvals for existing and new import licenses, effectively blocking refurbished medical device imports.
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4. The Central Consumer Protection Authority fined three lotion companies for falsely claiming in e-commerce ads that their products whiten skin instantly. The Bureau of Indian Standards found no scientific proof. The companies removed their ads and were warned of a ₹50 lakh fine for repeat violations.
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5. India’s Delhi High Court upheld Consumer Protection Authority guidelines barring automatic service charges addition in restaurant bills. It was further held that collecting such service charge under other names constitutes an unfair trade practice. Additionally, GST cannot be charged on service charges.
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TOP 5 HEALTH LAWS AND POLICY UPDATES

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. The Supreme Court of India by dismissing a review petition held that doctors and medical professionals rendering paid services will fall under the Consumer Protection Act 1986.
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2. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed social media and application hosting platforms to remove content enabling Caller ID spoofing, citing violations of the Telecommunications Act, 2023. The advisory warns that tampering with telecom identifiers is a cognizable and non-bailable offence, and platforms failing to comply may face legal action.
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3. The Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA) has raised serious concerns over the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) mandate for all offline and online pharmacies to display current drug prices on their websites to protect consumers from overpaying as impractical and unfeasible.
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4. The WHO’s 2025 update to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) introduces a new module for traditional medicine, recognizing Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani systems alongside conventional healthcare. This move strengthens their role in global health reporting, research, and policymaking, fostering integrative healthcare.
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5. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed a draft amendment to the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020. Key changes include mandatory bold labeling of added sugar, saturated fat, and sodium content, a compulsory logo as provided on all milk and milk products, and clearer front-of-pack declarations for coffee-chicory mixtures. Public objections or suggestions can be submitted within 60 days from the date issuance of notification.
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