The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has proposed an amendment to Rule 43A of the Drugs Rules, 1945, to expand the network of authorised entry points for importing drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics into India. The proposal aims to streamline import operations and strengthen the supply chain for healthcare products.
Under the proposal, additional locations will be added to the existing network of authorised import gateways. These include Inland Container Depots (ICDs) at Sonipat, Piyala, and Harsaru in Haryana; Dadri in Uttar Pradesh; Gandhidham and Mundra in Gujarat; Sanath Nagar and Thimmapur in Hyderabad; Whitefield in Bengaluru; SEZ Bommasandra in Karnataka; and Noida International Airport in Uttar Pradesh for imports by air.
The Ministry has invited objections and suggestions on the draft amendment from the public and stakeholders. Submissions can be sent by post to the Under Secretary (Drugs Regulation) at Kartavya Bhawan-1, New Delhi, or via email to the designated official address.
What it means
- The Ministry has proposed adding ICD Sonipat, Piyala and Harsaru, ICD Dadri, ICD Gandhidham/Mundra, ICD Sanath Nagar and Thimmapur, ICD Whitefield, SEZ Bommasandra, and Noida International Airport as authorised import locations.
- Objections and suggestions on the proposed amendment can be submitted to the Under Secretary (Drugs Regulation) at the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in New Delhi or sent by email.
Source
Press Information Bureau, Government of India, “Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare proposes expansion of authorised Import gateways for Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics”. Read the original release.
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