News Digest 04.10.2023-06.10.2023
Regulators
The experiment on labeling rehabilitation products will begin on October 15
The government published a decree on conducting an experiment on labeling certain types of technical rehabilitation equipment. The corresponding document No. 1632 dated October 3, 2023 was published on the legal information portal. The pilot will fly from October 15, 2023 to August 31, 2024.
The list of technical rehabilitation equipment includes the following products:
- support and tactile canes, crutches, supports, handrails;
- parts and accessories of prostheses: functional units and orthoses;
- anti-decubitus mattresses and pillows;
- special means for violations of excretory functions (in terms of one-component colostomy bags);
- chairs with sanitary equipment.
The government proposed to reimburse medical device manufacturers for “input” VAT
The government has submitted to the State Duma a bill introducing zero VAT for domestic manufacturers of medical devices. This system operates in most countries with preferential tax conditions for the medical market.
The amendments introduce changes to Articles 164 and 165 of the Tax Code on VAT and change the system: instead of exemption from “outgoing” VAT, a zero rate of this tax is introduced. It is planned that in this way the load will not be increased, and medical equipment will not become more expensive - the manufacturer will be able to reimburse the “input” VAT paid to suppliers of raw materials and components.
It is still unclear which medical products will be included in the list: departments must prepare a draft government resolution by December 1.
Market news
When purchasing medical products for diabetics, preference will be given to Russian products
The Ministry of Health proposed to give preference to products from domestic manufacturers when purchasing medical products with equivalent technological characteristics. The department has developed rules for allocating funds to equip hospitals and endocrinology centers with such medical devices.
Other
Scientists from Oxford have learned to print nerve cells of the brain on a 3D printer
Revolutionary technology developed by Oxford University researchers could one day provide personalized treatment for those suffering from brain injuries. Researchers have demonstrated for the first time that nerve cells can be 3D printed to mimic the architecture of the cerebral cortex. These results were published today in the journal Nature Communications.
New registered medical devices
We are publishing a list of new medical devices registered from 09/29/2023 to 10/06/2023
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