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    The document summarizes the Drugs and Cosmetics Act of 1940 and Rules of 1945 in India. It describes the constitution and functions of the key bodies that administer and enforce the Act: the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB), Drugs Consultative Committee (DCC), and Central Drugs Laboratory (CDL). The DTAB and DCC advise the central and state governments on technical matters. The CDL serves as the national statutory laboratory to analyze drug and cosmetic samples sent by courts and customs authorities.

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    The document summarizes the Drugs and Cosmetics Act of 1940 and Rules of 1945 in India. It describes the constitution and functions of the key bodies that administer and enforce the Act: the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB), Drugs Consultative Committee (DCC), and Central Drugs Laboratory (CDL). The DTAB and DCC advise the central and state governments on technical matters. The CDL serves as the national statutory laboratory to analyze drug and cosmetic samples sent by courts and customs authorities.

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    Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and

    Rules, 1945

    “DTAB, DCC and CDL- Constitution and Function”


    “Administration of the Act & Rules”

    • Drugs Technical Advisory Board


    • Drugs Consultative Committee

    • Central Drugs Laboratory


    • Drugs Control Laboratories in state
    • Government Analysts
    • Licensing Authorities
    • Controlling Authorities
    • Drug Inspectors
    • Customs Collectors
    “DTAB”- Drugs Technical Advisory Board
    Constitution :
     This Board was constituted by the Central Government.
     This Board shall consist of the following 18 members:

    8 Ex- 5
    officio elected

    5 nominated
    Ex-officio : Nominated : Elected :
    • Director General of • 2 persons- nominated by • A teacher- pharmacy or
    Health Services Central Govt. amongst pharm. chem. or cognosy
    (Chairman) persons incharge of drugs on staff of an Indian Uni
    • Drugs Controller of India control in States or an affliated college-
    • Director, CDL, Kolkata • 1 person- nominated by elected by Executive
    Central Govt. from committee of PCI
    • Director, CRI, Kasauli
    pharm. Industry • A teacher- medicine or
    • Director, IVRI, Izatnagar
    • 2 Govt. Analysts- therapeutics…….. MCI
    • President, PCI
    nominated by Central • 1 pharmacologist- by
    • President, MCI Govt. Governing body- ICMR
    • Director, CDRI, • 1 person- by Council of
    Lucknow CMA
    • 1 person- Council of IPA
    Functions :
     This Board was constituted with a purpose to advise the
    Central and State Govts. on technical matters arising out of
    the administration of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
     Nominated and elected members hold the office for- 3
    years and are eligible for re- nomination or re- election.
     Central Govt. appoints a Secretary and provides clerical
    staff.
     The Board, with previous sanction of C. Govt., make by-
    laws fixing quorum and regulating its own procedure and
    the conduct of the business to be transacted by it.
     The Board may constitute sub-committees and appoint
    temporary members for =< 3 years.
    “DCC”- The Drugs Consultative Committee
    Constitution :
     This advisory committee was constituted by the Central
    Government.
     The committee shall consist of the following members:

    2 Representatives
    of the Central
    1 Representative
    of each State
    Government Government
    Functions :
     This committee was formed in order to secure uniformity
    in the D&C, Act 1940 throughout India.
     It advises the Central Govt., State Govt., and even
    DTAB on matters tending to secure uniformity.
     The DCC meets when required by Central Govt.
     Empowered to regulate its own procedure.
    “CDL”- The Central Drugs Laboratory
    Established in Kolkata,
    CDL is the national
    statutory laboratory of the
    Government of India.
    It is under the control of a
    Director appointed by the
    Central Government.
     It is the oldest quality
    control laboratory of the
    Drug Control Authorities in
    India.
    Procedure :
    Enclosed with a
    Samples sent by the court
    memorandum in Packet and outer cover
    for analysis to the CDL
    prescribed form , in an marked with a
    by a registered post in a
    outer cover addressed to distinguished number
    sealed packet
    the Director

    A copy of memorandum
    On receipt of the packet,
    The condition of the seal and specimen impression
    it should be opened by an
    on the packet to be of seal sent separately by
    authorized person on
    recorded registered post to the
    behalf of the Director
    Director

    Certificate issued by CDL


    should be signed by the
    Result of test to be sent to
    Director or any officer
    the sender
    authorized by the Central
    Govt. on his behalf
    Functions :
     To analyze drugs and cosmetics samples sent by Customs
    Collector or Courts.
     Analytical Quality Control of the imported samples.
     Any other duties entrusted by the Central Government.
     Preparations of reference standards and their
    maintenance.
     Maintenance of microbial cultures.
     Acting as an appellate authority in matter of disputes.
    “References”
     www.cdsco.nic.in
     “Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence”, Jani GK, Atul Prakashan,
    Fifth Edition- 2005-06; 28.
     “A textbook of Forensic Pharmacy”, Jain NK, Vallabh
    Prakashan, Eighth thoroughly revised edition; 147-149.
     "India's Central Drugs Standard Control Organization
    (CDSCO)". Pacific Bridge Medical. Dec 29, 2012.
    Retrieved Dec 29, 2012.

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