CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Regulatory Authority > Regulatory Authority According to IND-59, CDSCO functions under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), which is part of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW).

Detailed explanation-2: -Central Drugs Standard Control Organization Its headquarter is located at FDA Bhawan, Kotla Road, New Delhi 110002 and also has six zonal offices,four sub zonal offices,thirteen Port offices and seven laboratories spread across the country.

Detailed explanation-3: -The DCGI prepares and maintains the national reference standard for drugs. He ensures that there is uniformity in the implementation of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. He is responsible for the training of Drug Analysts deputed by State Drug Control Laboratories and other Institutions.

Detailed explanation-4: -In India, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) which comes under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is the main body which works on development of regulatory procedures and standards for drugs, cosmetics, diagnostics and devices.