Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation

Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation Latest News

Recently, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation moved to fast-track approvals for new medicines by allowing No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) for laboratory testing to be issued immediately upon receipt of applications.

About Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation

• It is the National Regulatory Authority (NRA) of India for the medical devices industry under the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940.
• Functions: It is responsible for overseeing the import, manufacture, sale, and distribution of medical devices in the country. The CDSCO ensures that medical devices comply with safety, quality, and efficacy standards.
• Nodal Ministry: It works under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.
• Headed By: The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) is the head of the CDSCO.
• Under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, CDSCO is responsible for,
  • Approval of new drugs; Conduct of clinical trials; Laying down the standards for drugs; Control over the quality of imported drugs in the country; Coordination of the activities of State Drug Control Organizations;
• CDSCO, along with state regulators, is jointly responsible for the grant of licenses for certain specialized categories of critical drugs such as blood and blood products, I. V. Fluids, Vaccine, and Sera.
• Headquarters: New Delhi.

Source: TOI

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