Single-window portal for medical devices goes live

In a move to streamline the import, clinical investigations, and testing of medical devices, the Centre has launched the National Single Window System (NSWS).

-  SOHINI DAS

In a notice dated January 1, Rajeev Raghuvanshi, drugs controller general of India, said the NSWS has been established as a "genuine single-window system, which acts as a one-stop shop for all the approvals required by the investor and facilitates ease of doing business".

The NSWS portal, distinct from the existing SUGAM and cdscomdonline portals, has been developed by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). It facilitates applications for the certificate of registration and licences to manufacture or import medical devices for various purposes, including clinical investigations, tests, evaluations, demonstrations, and training. The existing portals will be disabled by January 15, the notice stated.