Agencies
NEW DELHI, July 17: For India to become the global leader in drugs regulation and match its 'pharmacy of the world' reputation, there is a need to have a world class regulatory framework in tune with the scale of operations and international expectations, Union Health Minister J P Nadda said on Wednesday.
Nadda said this while reviewing the regulation of drugs, cosmetics and medical devices here.
Highlighting the global position of India as the leading producer and exporter of drugs, he stressed on Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) to draw a roadmap with timelines of achieving global standards in its mandated activities.
He stated that the upscaling needs to be systems-based focusing on highest standards of uniformity, technical upgrade and futuristic approach.
For export of drugs and pharmaceuticals, the system should be designed for proper intervention to maintain the quality of drugs being exported, he emphasized.
Nadda underscored the importance of transparency in the working of CDSCO.
"In order to achieve global standards, our focus needs to be on transparency of procedures at CDSCO and within the drugs and medical devices industry," he said.
"Both the drugs regulatory body and the industry should work on highest |
