Textiles Ministry Extends Deadline for Medical Textiles QCO Compliance for SMEs
Recognizing the potential challenges faced by SMEs in implementing these new regulations, the Ministry has granted an additional extension until April 1, 2025, for compliance with the Quality Control Order (QCO) for medical textiles. In addition to the SME extension, the Ministry has also announced a six-month transition period, ending June 30, 2025, for all manufacturers and importers to clear their existing legacy stock.
Doctors Not Liable for Every Adverse Outcome
The Supreme Court emphasized that the mere deterioration of a patient’s condition after surgery does not automatically imply medical negligence. The Court reiterated the “Bolam Test,” which states that a medical professional cannot be held liable for negligence if they acted in accordance with a practice accepted as proper by a responsible body of medical opinion. The Court clarified that the burden of proof lies with the patient to establish negligence on the part of the doctor.
Government Introduces New Medical Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2024
The order states that Sanitary napkins, Baby diapers, Reusable sanitary pads/ Sanitary Napkin or Period Panties, Shoe covers, Dental bibs/napkins, Bed sheets and pillow covers must conform to the relevant Indian Standards and bear the Standard Mark issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The regulations exempt medical sanitary napkins, baby diapers and reusable sanitary pads/ sanitary napkin or period panties manufactured by self-help groups from the mandatory Standard Mark requirement. Additionally, they also exempt any goods or article meant for export from this requirement.
“Expansion of Medical Benefits: Announcement for Districts in Odisha”
In accordance with the authority granted under the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948, in conjunction with Regulation 95-A of the Employees’ State Insurance (General) Regulations, 1950, the Director General has designated the 01/03/2024.