CDSCO Import License

The applicants who may submit an online CDSCO Registration application in India are as follows:

 Foreign Manufacturer
 

 Indian Agent 
 

 Foreign manufacturing having a registered office in India

In order to give CDSCO registration online, there are two licensing authorities, which consist of:

SLA or State Licencing Authority:

The CDSCO Medical Device Manufacturer Registration that falls under Classes A, and B & Wholesale License for Medical Equipment and IVD (in-vitro diagnostics) be issued by the SLA.

CLA or Central Licensing Authority:

For intravenous (IV and medical equipment that falls under Classes C and D, the Central Licencing Authorities (CLA) are in charge of issuing the CDSCO production or wholesale license. In addition, it is in charge of issuing cosmetic import permits for India. 

Cosmetics Import Division: 

Cosmetics are defined by the Drugs & Cosmetics Act as any substance that is purposefully patted, sprayed, utilized, or used on the human body or any part of it for decorating, cleaning, shining, or changing the appearance. This involves any substance intended to be applied as an ingredient of cosmetics. According to the Act and its corresponding rules, the manufacturing of cosmetics is subject to examination and licensing by the State Licencing Authorities designated by the relevant State Governments, whereas the import of cosmetics is regulated by a system of registration by the authority designated by the Central Government.

DCC-DTAB: 

It makes recommendations regarding how the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules should be amended to address issues highlighted during the administration of the Act and its implementing rules. The conference is also organized by DCC-DTAB to ensure that the rules are checked effectively. DCC-DTAB also plans the meeting to ensure that the rules are followed to the letter.

BA/BE: 

Bioavailability, also known as bioavailability, is the quantity of medicine that reaches the intrinsic circulation and is thereafter capable of having an active effect on the organism. When two medications perform identically in all respects by giving in equal amounts, they are referred to be (bioequivalence) pharmaceuticals.

Drug Import and Registration: 

The import of medicines into India is governed by Chapter III of the Act and Part IV of the Rules. Drug Registration and import license requests are handled in accordance with the Drugs & Cosmetics Rules.

New Drugs: 

Before a drug product may be approved for manufacturing, import, or manufacture within the nation, it must demonstrate its safety and effectiveness for use in humans. As defined by Rule 122-E of the Drugs & Cosmetics Rules, new drugs are those that have not been used to a significant degree in India under the conditions suggested in their labelling and have not been recognized as secure & operational by the authority mentioned under Rule 21 of the relevant affirmation. This includes phytopharmaceutical drugs as well as new drugs that contain bulk drug substances.

Medical Devices and Diagnostics: 

The Act & Rules of Drugs & Cosmetics issued thereunder, which were passed in 1945, now exclusively govern notified Medical Devices in India as drugs. It includes Stapes, sutures, bandages, ligatures, blood, and its component collecting bags with/without anticoagulants are materials used during artificial insemination identification and incision dressing. Substances include insecticides, intrauterine devices, antiseptics, and prophylactic methods.

Biological: 

Medical items classified as biological are mostly derived from various natural sources, and the majority of biologicals are on the market today. Similarly, to some drugs, some biological substances are intended to treat illnesses and other medical issues. The prevention or diagnosis of illnesses also uses other biological products or objects.

Vaccines: 

These include human organs, cells, and tissues used in transplants, gene, and cellular therapies, tests to identify blood donors, and plant extracts that are used to treat and diagnose allergic reactions.

 Cover Letter stating the purpose of applying for the registration
 

 Power of Attorney duly signed & notarized
 

 Details of the Manufacturer Entity
 

 Details of the Authorized Agent's
 

 Details of the products to be manufactured
 

 Undertaking & Declarations for No-Animal Testing
 

 No Heavy metal of Hexachlorophene content in the product
 

 Details of the components for manufacturing products
 

 Label of the product, if required
 

 List of ingredients along with the percentage 
 

 Testing Reports and testing procedures used for product 
 

 Wholesale Licence or Manufacturing Licence
 

 Free sale certificate duly notarized/apostille 
 

 Copy of ISO Certificate for quality manuals 
 

 Plant Master File
 

 Site Master File
 

 Process flow chart

The process of acquiring CDSCO registration is a completely online process that can be completed at the convenience of your home. Provided below is the  step-by-step process to obtain registration under the CDSCO portal:

Step 1: Signup and get Login credentials: 

Go to the CDSCO SUGAM PORTAL and select the Signup option. Then, the applicant needs to fill out every field necessary for the application, such as name, date of birth, address, nationality, email address, and password for accessing the account, and click submit. Following submission, the candidate will get login details at the email address they provided.

Step 2: Fill & Submit Form: 

After accessing the portal, the applicant shall go to his account and select the required form depending on the desired category of registration and the location for registration. Then fill out the information about the applicant organization and its authorized representatives along with the required pdf docs for registration. Revise the form once before submission to prevent errors, and submit the form.

Step 3: Verification & Forwarding of the Application: 

An email with an authentication link will be forwarded to the email address provided by the applicant.  After verification, the application shall be forwarded to the approval authority.

Step 4: Grant of CDSCO Registration: 

Post the verification, the applicant will further receive a confirmation for approval/rejection of the application through an email address after which the registration certificate could be downloaded through the portal.

There are numerous ways in which the CDSCO Registration has proven beneficial, a few of which are listed below:

Enhances Brand Reputation: 

CDSCO Registration in India enhances the brand's reputation and serves as a crucial means to attract customers for a business entity which enables registered individuals to increase their market share.

Legal Compliance With Regulatory Body: 

It is crucial for guaranteeing regulatory compliance It is possible to incur substantial fines and penalties for failing to register for CDSCO online even when you are required to.

Assurance of Safety & Quality: 

For the benefit of the customer's interest and protection, the CDSCO registration ensures the quality and safety of the medical equipment & products.

Allows Access to the Global Market: 

It allows you to tap the innovations and products in the global market and deliver the same in Indian markets.

Obtaining the CDSCO registration could be a bit challenging due to the complex process of the documents required and the processes involved. However, with the right amount of guidance and consultation, you could easily acquire CDSCO registration within the prescribed time. At Agile Regulatory we are committed to helping budding entrepreneurs by enabling them to acquire business licenses smoothly and carry on their business.