CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation)
India's central drug regulatory authority, responsible for Export NOCs and new-drug approvals.
Definition
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation is India's national drug regulatory authority, responsible for approving new drugs, issuing Export NOCs for restricted categories, and maintaining the banned-drugs list under section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
Why It Matters
CDSCO's SUGAM portal is where Export NOC applications are filed for the categories that require one.
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