{"id":6455,"date":"2026-05-25T12:23:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T06:53:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/?p=6455"},"modified":"2026-05-27T11:30:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T06:00:54","slug":"cdsco-md-7-and-md-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/za-en\/cdsco-md-7-and-md-9\/","title":{"rendered":"CDSCO MD 7 and MD 9 Explained: Medical Device Classification &#038; Compliance"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6455\" class=\"elementor elementor-6455\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2229043f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2229043f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cdd4d90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7cdd4d90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">CDSCO MD 7 and MD 9 Explained: Medical Device Classification &#038; Compliance<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ad42d9c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7ad42d9c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd0e863 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bd0e863\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the CDSCO Medical Device Classification System?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f4cedb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f4cedb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) Medical Device Classification System is a regulatory framework used to categorize medical devices based on their risk level and intended use. This system helps determine the level of regulatory control, documentation, and approval required before a device can be manufactured, imported, or marketed in India. Devices with higher risk are subject to stricter evaluation and licensing requirements to ensure patient safety and product effectiveness.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58f82983 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"58f82983\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-524a2823 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"524a2823\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd136a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cd136a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">CDSCO Medical Device Classes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c536e2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c536e2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under CDSCO regulations, medical devices are classified into four categories:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class A (Low Risk): Devices with minimal risk, such as surgical dressings and bandages<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class B (Low\u2013Moderate Risk): Devices like hypodermic needles and suction equipment<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class C (Moderate\u2013High Risk): Devices such as infusion pumps and orthopedic implants<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class D (High Risk): Critical devices including pacemakers and heart valves<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This classification system ensures that each medical device undergoes an appropriate level of regulatory scrutiny based on its potential risk to patients.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/cdsco-classification-for-medical-devices\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDSCO Classification of Medical Devices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for detailed insights.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70b577df e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"70b577df\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17a4a907 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"17a4a907\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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elementor-element-5f2bda7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5f2bda7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is CDSCO MD 7?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b589d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8b589d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDSCO MD 7 outlines regulatory requirements for specific categories of medical devices. It plays a key role in:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classifying devices based on risk and intended use<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defining regulatory pathways<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensuring appropriate evaluation before approval<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compliance with CDSCO MD 7 and MD 9 helps manufacturers align with Indian regulatory standards and avoid delays.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b928244 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b928244\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4567b91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4567b91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is CDSCO MD 9?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a6214e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a6214e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDSCO MD 9 is associated with the licensing framework for manufacturing medical devices in India. It ensures that devices meet safety, quality, and performance requirements before commercialization.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determines approval pathway<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supports manufacturing license issuance<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensures compliance with regulatory standards<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read here about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/understanding-the-significance-of-form-md-3-and-md-7-in-cdsco\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the Significance of FORM MD-3, MD-5, MD-7, and MD-9 in CDSCO<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e54e772 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e54e772\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f2a7d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1f2a7d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Supporting Documents Required for CDSCO MD 7 and MD 9 License<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e644e52 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e644e52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For obtaining a manufacturing license through MD 7 and MD 9 from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), manufacturers need to submit a defined set of essential documents. These documents help authorities evaluate the manufacturing facility, product details, and regulatory compliance before granting approval.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The commonly required documents include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identity and address proof of the manufacturer<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/services\/regulatory-approvals\/design-history-file-dhf-for-medical-devices\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Device Master File<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (DMF)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant Master File (PMF)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of manufacturing premises (ownership or rental agreement)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Details and qualifications of technical staff<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List of medical devices to be manufactured<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fire safety and pollution control certificates (NOCs)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Layout plan of the manufacturing facility<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information on machinery and equipment<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trademark registration certificate (if applicable)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GST registration certificate<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submitting accurate and complete documentation is crucial for a smooth approval process and helps avoid delays during review and inspection stages.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c32bf16 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c32bf16\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-420c17f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"420c17f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Process of Obtaining a Manufacturing License in India<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae4a096 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ae4a096\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To comply with CDSCO MD 7 and MD 9, manufacturers must follow a structured process:<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. <strong>Understand Regulatory Requirements<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review Medical Device Rules, 2017 and device classification.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. <strong>Set Up Manufacturing Facility<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure compliance with GMP and quality standards.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. <strong>Prepare Documentation<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Device Master File (DMF)<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant Master File (PMF)<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/services\/turnkey-project\/quality-management-system\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quality Management System<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (QMS)<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. <strong>Submit Application<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply through the CDSCO Sugam portal (MD-3, MD-5 forms).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5.<strong> Facility Inspection<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDSCO inspects for regulatory compliance.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. <strong>Address Observations<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respond to inspection findings and implement corrections.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. <strong>License Issuance<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upon approval, the manufacturing license is granted.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. <strong>Post-Licensing Compliance<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain audits, reporting, and renewal requirements.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>License Validity<\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The validity of Form MD\u20139 is for five years.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If, in any case, the license gets suspended or canceled, then the applicant can apply within 45 days from the action date.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e4b397 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9e4b397\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ace4a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1ace4a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Role of Operon Strategist in Regulatory Compliance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b89b627 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b89b627\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operon Strategist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plays a vital role in helping manufacturers navigate CDSCO MD 7 and MD 9 compliance by offering end-to-end support, including device classification, regulatory strategy, documentation (DMF, PMF), and CDSCO approvals. 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With our integrated approach to regulatory, quality, and turnkey project consulting, we help you achieve faster approvals, reduce risks, and ensure seamless market entry.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcde <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today for expert support!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36c283d4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"36c283d4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4939f227 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4939f227\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f6a3e92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"4f6a3e92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1330\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1330\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What are CDSCO MD 7 and MD 9? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1330\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d284687 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6d284687\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ef35ba0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ef35ba0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDSCO MD 7 and MD 9 are regulatory frameworks under India\u2019s Medical Device Rules, 2017 that define classification and licensing requirements for medical devices.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1331\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1331\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the difference between MD 7 and MD 9? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1331\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70f8e32 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"70f8e32\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d6d2589 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d6d2589\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MD 7 focuses on classification and regulatory pathways, while MD 9 is related to the manufacturing license issued to medical device manufacturers.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1332\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1332\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is CDSCO approval mandatory for medical devices in India? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1332\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b28396 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8b28396\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bfd68b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1bfd68b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, CDSCO approval is mandatory for notified medical devices before manufacturing, importing, or selling them in India.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1333\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1333\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How are medical devices classified under CDSCO? 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