BioVoice News June 2016 Issue 2 Volume 1 | Page 52

“ “ bio quotes The scheme fills a big regulatory vacuum in quality certification space for medical devices in the country and will enhance the competitiveness and profitability of Indian medical device industry. Dr V K Subburaj, Secretary, Dept of Pharmaceuticals on Indian Certification of Medical Devices As smoking levels decline in high-income countries tobacco companies are increasingly relying on market presence in developing economies, including those of the South-East Asia Region. Dr Poonam K Singh, WHO Regional Director, S-E Asia on tobacco menace 52 BioVoiceNews | June 2016 “ “ In order to make a measurable contribution by 2020, we have set ourselves specific targets related to improving resource efficiency, rejuvenating ecosystems and revitalizing