Photo credit: Medicaldialogues.in New Delhi: Fertility clinics and sperm banks that are not registered under the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and Surrogacy Acts will no longer be allowed to procure key laboratory materials used in IVF procedures, with the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) directing that such products be supplied only to registered centres.The regulator issued the direction after it was brought to its notice that these products were being supplied to unregistered facilities and said the practice may pose risks to patient health and welfare.The circular applies to IVF media, cryopreservation media, reagents and other consumables used in assisted reproductive procedures. IVF media are specialised laboratory solutions used to handle, preserve and grow eggs, sperm and embryos during fertility treatment.These products are regulated as medical devices under the Medical Devices Rules, 2017, and require licences for manufacture or import, CDSCO said. It added that assisted reproductive technology clinics and sperm banks are regulated under the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 and the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 to ensure safe and ethical reproductive healthcare practices.CDSCO has directed all stakeholders to ensure that IVF media, cryopreservation media, reagents and related consumables are supplied only to clinics and banks registered under the two Acts. The circular, issued in public interest, has been circulated to all state and Union Territory licensing authorities, CDSCO’s zonal and sub-zonal offices, manufacturers, importers and other stakeholders for compliance.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Beaten With Iron Rods’: Bonded Labour Horror In Uttar Pradesh, 12 Workers Rescued‘Throw My Daughter From The Same Place If…’: Accused Siya Goyal’s Mother On Lohagad Fort Murder CaseSuvendu Govt Likely To Introduce UCC Bill In West Bengal Assembly On MondayCanada Officially Confirms Khalistani Role In Air India Kanishka BombingKolkata Warehouse Collapse: Bengal CM Blames TMC Regime, Says ‘Flawed Plan’ Got ApprovalRam Mandir Donation Row: F.I.R Filed Against Eight Accused After SIT Flags EmbezzlementThreat To Journalists? Shiv Sena MP’s Remarks Trigger Political Storm In MaharashtraWhy India Has Given Dinesh Trivedi Cabinet Minister-Equivalent Status In Bangladesh?From Deportation Calls To Racist Attacks: The Rise Of Anti-Indian Sentiment In The US’Congress, BJP & SAD Joined Hands’: Punjab CM Mann Blames Opposition For ‘Conspiracy’123PhotostoriesWhy ghee is considered sacred in Indian householdsWhich south Indian state has the most number of hill stations?5 countries that have banned social media for children and whyWhat would you do? My 10-year-old wants a smartphone because ‘everyone else has one’: 5 mothers share what happened nextNot every brain tumour begins with a headache: Sometimes the first sign is a change in personality, doctor explains5 vibrant red fish that can transform any plain aquarium5 reasons you suddenly cry while prayingBest indoor plants for offices and workspaces: 7 Low-maintenance plants that can brighten your deskPsychology suggests people who eat eggs for breakfast are not just focusing on protein, but something beyondPsychology says women who enjoy being alone are often the most loyal and faithful. Here’s why123Hot PicksRBI Grade B Prelims ResultNEET-UG 2026 re-examBank holiday todayGold price crashStock market holidayDelhi rape-murderMumbai local murderNFL Trade RumorsAndy RoddickTop TrendingDoug MartinShreyas IyerIndian Citizenship document proofFIFA World Cup 2026Venezuela earthquake NewsMumba Local Train MurderMEA PassportNandani BosmiyaMK StalinMumbai Local Train News
New Delhi: Fertility clinics and sperm banks that are not registered under the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and Surrogacy Acts will no longer be allowed to procure key laboratory materials used in IVF procedures, with the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) directing that such products be supplied only to registered centres.The regulator issued the direction after it was brought to its notice that these products were being supplied to unregistered facilities and said the practice may pose risks to patient health and welfare.The circular applies to IVF media, cryopreservation media, reagents and other consumables used in assisted reproductive procedures. IVF media are specialised laboratory solutions used to handle, preserve and grow eggs, sperm and embryos during fertility treatment.These products are regulated as medical devices under the Medical Devices Rules, 2017, and require licences for manufacture or import, CDSCO said. It added that assisted reproductive technology clinics and sperm banks are regulated under the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 and the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 to ensure safe and ethical reproductive healthcare practices.CDSCO has directed all stakeholders to ensure that IVF media, cryopreservation media, reagents and related consumables are supplied only to clinics and banks registered under the two Acts. The circular, issued in public interest, has been circulated to all state and Union Territory licensing authorities, CDSCO’s zonal and sub-zonal offices, manufacturers, importers and other stakeholders for compliance.
