CDSCO becomes Affiliate Member of the International Medical Device Regulators Forum
On 3 October 2024, in India, the Health Ministry announced that the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has become an Affiliate Member of the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF).
Summary
On 3 October 2024, in India, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare announced that the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has become an Affiliate Member of the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF). The approval came after review of India's application and discussions by the IMDRF Management Committee with senior CDSCO officers during the 26th Session of IMDRF, held in September 2024 at Seattle, Washington, USA.
Key facts
- Announced
- 3 Oct 2024
- Body
- CDSCO, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
- Status
- Affiliate Member of IMDRF
- Approval after
- 26th IMDRF Session, Sept 2024, Seattle
Practice MCQs 2 questions
CDSCO became an Affiliate Member of which international body, as announced on 3 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF)
PIB (3 Oct 2024): CDSCO under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare becomes Affiliate Member of the International Medical Device Regulators Forum.
Where was the 26th Session of the International Medical Device Regulators Forum held in September 2024, after which CDSCO received Affiliate Membership?
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Correct answer: B — Seattle, USA
PIB (3 Oct 2024): after review of India's application and discussions with senior CDSCO officers during the 26th Session of IMDRF held in September 2024 at Seattle, Washington, USA, CDSCO received approval as an Affiliate Member.