Drugs and Cosmetics Act

The existing Drugs and Cosmetics Act of 1940 was formed during the pre-independence era. Since then, amendments have been made to…

Experts raise concerns over quality and seek clarification on the definition of hand sanitisers and their GST classification

A racket selling spurious tocilizumab injections which are used in the treatment of COVID-19 was recently busted following raids…

Industry associations have made representation to different government authorities seeking more clarity 

Aakarsh Nashier, Associate and Pallavi Puri, Partner at J Sagar Associates expound on India’s regulatory framework for the…

Opposing views prevail on the inclusion of hand sanitisers under Schedule K of Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945

Though certain rules have been deferred by the Government in the public interest to meet the emergent situation that has arisen…

Upon the expiry of these time periods, all provisions of the Medical Devices Rules 2017 will apply to the respective devices To…

Banning alternative smoking devices like e-cigarettes, heat-not-burn devices, vape and e-nicotine flavoured hookah, etc is one of…

The government will advance arguments after the pharma companies make their submissions