Day 22
Science & TechnologySkim2025-03-07
CDSCO Introduces One-Year Validity for Export NOCs
What Happened
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) introduced a new one-year validity period for Export No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for unapproved new drugs as of March 2025. This replaces the old system that required separate approvals for every specific purchase order and quantity.
Why It Matters
This reform improves the 'Ease of Doing Business' for the Indian pharmaceutical sector by reducing bureaucratic delays and lowering the compliance burden on exporters.
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