Why The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization ?
For the purpose of regulating medications and cosmetics, the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and rules 1945 have given a variety of powers & responsibilities to the Central and state regulatory agencies. The CDSCO is constantly working to improve the consistency, accountability and transparency of in the field of health services. Granting permits for specific specialized categories of crucial drugs, such as blood and blood products, intravenous fluids, vaccines, and sera, falls within the responsibility of the CDSCO. Where are the CDSCO offices located? There are 6 zonal offices of CDSCO listed below: 1. NORTH ZONE: Ghaziabad 2. South Zone: Chennai 3. East Zone: Kolkata 4. West Zone: Mumbai 5. Hyderabad Zone 6. Ahmedabad Zone There are 7 sub-Zonal offices as well: 1. Bangalore 2. Varanasi 3. Goa 4. Indore 5. Guwahati 6. Jammu 7. Baddi CDSCO also has 13 port/airport Offices. These are: 1. Ahmedabad 2. Chennai port 3. Chennai Airport 4. Bangalore 5....