India Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940

HEADLINE: Unregulated drug imports posed health risks to Indian consumers.

Key Obligations

["Import license mandatory for drugs and cosmetics", "Compliance with Indian Pharmacopoeia standards", "GMP certification for manufacturing facility"]

Penalty Ranges

Fines up to INR 10 lakh; imprisonment up to 10 years

Affected HS Codes: ["3001", "3002", "3003", "3004", "3005", "3006", "3303", "3304", "3305", "3306"]

Issuing Authority: Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)

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