The laws regulating the orthotic devices market across the globe vary from region to region. However, they all are similar in one aspect that is the quality and standards of the raw materials used and the final device. The orthotic devices industry in its nascent stage is self – regulated with no strict adherence policy. The companies tend to get their respective products certified to stay ahead in the competition. The International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics is a governing body which has laid down the Guidelines and Regulations for training of Orthotic professionals. The BSI has implemented the Quality Management System – ISO 13485:2003. It ensures that the products are tested on various quality measures before they reach the consumers. The Bureau Veritas Certification is another benchmark for Quality Assurance. The growing demand and awareness towards orthotic devices and their advantages has propelled regulatory bodies and governments across the world to adopt and impl...