Medical devices are not pharma products, companies say while opposing Draft Bill
The medical device industry, along with patient safety groups and healthcare providers, opposed the Draft Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Bill, 2026, arguing it wrongly categorizes medical devices as pharmaceuticals. They warn that this approach will stifle innovation and investment, undermining India's goal of becoming a global medical device hub. The draft bill is currently under inter-ministerial consultation, with stakeholders urging the Union health minister to reconsider its regulatory framework.