Centre sanctions US$ 150 bn to CDSCO for integrating e-governance across states with national portal
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) is currently undergoing several transformations to upgrade the regulatory systems for medical devices, drugs, in vitro diagnostics and cosmetic approval processes. The registration process is done with New Delhi as the Head Quarters. By linking the different offices with e-governance the CDSCO would improve the efficiency of the systems. […]
DDC Bengaluru Authorized to Issue NoC’s for Drug Exports
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) delegates deputy drug controller (DDC), sub zone, Shanthy Sunashekaran to issue NoC’s for the Karnataka manufacturers of unapproved / approved new drugs / banned drugs for exports. Before the manufactures has to travel Chennai to obtain the NoC for manufacturing the mentioned drugs for exports. You could contact […]
India the land of traditional medicines – what next for regulations
“Governtment of India is considering to set-up a structured regulation for AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) medicines” said Shripad Yesso Naik , Minister of State for AYUSH. In 2003, the Department of Indian System of Medicine and Homeopathy (ISM&H) was renamed to Department of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH). […]
IPA requests DCGI for guidelines on storage temperature
With the rapid increase in interest from international markets for the drug and medical device industries in the Indian market, the various bodies governing healthcare are aiming to tighten regulations with an interest on patient safety. Pertaining on the issue of storage temperature on medicine labels, the Indian Pharmaceuticals Association (IPA) wants the Drug Controller General […]