Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare: The Government of India ministry responsible for health policy.
Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS): A body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO): The national regulatory authority for pharmaceuticals and medical devices in India.
Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940: The primary legislation in India regulating the import, manufacture, distribution, and sale of drugs and cosmetics.
Section 21 of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940: The section of the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 that defines the scope of drugs and cosmetics.
Drugs Inspectors: Officials within the CDSCO responsible for enforcing the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940.