Centre exempts hand sanitizers from requirement of sale licence

Jul 28, 2020

New Delhi [India], July 29 : In the wake of COVID19 pandemic, the Union Health Ministry has exempted hand sanitizers from the requirement of...

Nearly 5 lakh drug samples tested in five years to ensure safe medicines: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Mar 10, 2026

The manufacture, sale and distribution of drugs are regulated in the country under the provisions of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules thereunder...

Gautam Gambhir Foundation guilty of illegally hoarding COVID-19 drugs: Delhi Drug Controller tells HC

Jun 03, 2021

New Delhi [India], June 3 : The Drug Controller of Delhi on Thursday informed the Delhi High Court that Gautam Gambhir Foundation has committed...

AIOCD urges Union Home Minister to act against illegal online sale and 10-minute delivery of medicines

Aug 12, 2025

The All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to act against illegal online sale and 10-minute delivery...

Centre expert body, state drugs control administration start joint inspection of drug manufacturing units

Dec 28, 2022

A committee of two joint drugs controllers has been constituted at CDSCO (HQ) to monitor the process of inspection, reporting and subsequent action so...

CDSCO issues advisory to curb misleading promotion of prescription medications for obesity

Mar 11, 2026

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has issued an advisory to pharmaceutical manufacturers, importers, and marketing authorization holders to ensure strict compliance with...