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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Government has constituted an expert committee to frame new laws for drugs, cosmetics and medical devices. Who is the head of this committee?
A
Gulshan Taneja
B
VG Somani
C
P. B. N. Prasad
D
S.Eswara Reddy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is chaired by V. G Somani, Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI).

Detailed explanation-2: -30. The Central government has constituted a committee for framing/preparing new drugs, cosmetics and medical device laws. The eight-member panel, headed by Drug Controller General of India V.G.

Detailed explanation-3: -As the head of CDSCO, the DCGI plays a critical role in ensuring quality of medicines, approves new drugs and vaccines and regulates clinical trials.

Detailed explanation-4: -India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) are the main regulatory bodies that are responsible for overseeing pharmaceuticals and medical devices within India.

Detailed explanation-5: -Government analyst Government analysts are appointed under Section 3(c) by the central government and state governments to test or analyse drugs and cosmetics.

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