The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has announced that manufacturers and importers of high-risk medical devices who have applied for a license before September 30 can continue to supply them in the market for another six months. New regulations state that medical devices in the 'class C' and 'class D' categories cannot be sold without a license. Many manufacturers have applied for licenses but have not received them on time. The government's think tank, NITI Aayog, has recommended that all medical devices meet safety and quality standards.