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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 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has constituted a committee to develop a policy governing refurbished medical devices. The committee will examine the scope of refurbished medical devices, methodology to evaluate the safety, performance, and remaining useful life of refurbished medical devices & suggest guidance for waste disposal of such refurbished devices.
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2. Indian government has announced a tax holiday until 2047 for foreign companies that provide cloud services globally using data centres located in India. Further, there will be no risk of foreign firms’ global income being taxed in India solely because they use Indian data centres. This move is aimed at attracting long-term investment into India’s digital infrastructure.
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3. Indian Government has released first national evidence-based lung cancer treatment and palliation guidelines. It offers 15 recommendations to standardise diagnosis, treatment and palliative care, improve early detection, reduce treatment disparities and ensure consistent, patient-centred care across the country.
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4. India’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs issued show-cause notices to major edible oil companies for violating the amended Vegetable Oils Products, Production and Availability (VOPPA) Order, 2025. Companies failed to submit monthly production data and register on official portals. Authorities have warned that continued non-compliance could lead to inspections and confiscation under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.
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5. The United States Food and Drug Administration has launched the PreCheck pilot program to strengthen domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing. The initiative offers early regulatory engagement for new manufacturing facilities, improving predictability, streamlining facility assessments and accelerating readiness to supply medicines for the United States market.
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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 West Bengal Legislative Assembly has passed a new Bill which is an amendment to the Clinical Establishments Act, 2017. The new Bill empowers the State to regulate treatment costs in private clinics, enforce fixed and package rates, streamline licensing, and mandate electronic medical records to ensure consumer protection and transparency.
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2. India’s Consumer Affairs Ministry has reportedly directed edible oil manufacturers and importers to reduce retail prices in order to pass the benefits of the recent import duty cuts to consumers. Although the new rates are in effect, supply chain delays may postpone noticeable price reduction until late June.
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3. Federation of Indian Pharmacist Organizations (FIPO) has urged the Union Health Ministry to reject Drug Technical Advisory Board’s draft permitting sale of 16 OTC drugs (like paracetamol, clotrimazole) through unlicensed outlets without pharmacist oversight, citing risk to public safety.
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4. The 20 Nifty Pharma firms held a record ₹48,913 cr in cash as of March 31, doubling FY20 levels, and added over ₹10,200 cr in FY25. The cash reserves are aimed at funding M&A, expanding into complex therapy areas to transition into higher-margin, innovation-driven sectors.
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5. The U.S. FDA has launched a pilot program to accelerate drug reviews for companies aligned with national health priorities, such as pandemic readiness and essential drug supply. Selected firms will benefit from enhanced FDA engagement and early submissions, expediting approvals without compromising safety standards.
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