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CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organization) has developed draft guidelines for vaccine development in light of the present pandemic situation in the country. Development of vaccine is a complex activity which involves multidisciplinary research and generation of adequate laboratory, nonclinical and clinical data to ensure their safety, efficacy and quality. India is one of the major producers of vaccines in the world which cater the major portion of requirements of many vaccines globally.

There are more 471 FDCs relating to Vitamins, Minerals and Micronutrients, etc., which have been declared as rational by Prof. Kokate Committee and a report of the committee has been accepted by the Ministry. And CDSCO asks manufacturers to get licenses from State Licensing Authorities.

Health Ministry exempt hand sanitizers from requirement of sale licence under the provisions of Chapter IV of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.

The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has directed regulators to take steps to curb black marketing of remdesivir following a complaint black marketing and overpricing of antiviral drug by certain unscrupulous persons.