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Validity Of Import License And Registration Certificate For Drugs Extended For Six Months Due To The Covid Pandemic Situation.

Government has extended the validity of the import license along with the registration certificate by six months. This step has been taken to make sure the medicines are available in the country. On July 27 2020, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare gave a notification affirming that drug supply should not be affected and it should remain accessible to the public. So, due to the ongoing pandemic, COVID-19 pharmaceutical companies have wished for extending the validity of the registration certificates for about six months. Thus, exercising the powers deliberated by section 26B under Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, the central government directed a notice, without withstanding anything in the rule 28A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 for drugs import for the sole purpose of sale or distribution. That if an existing registration certificate holder as per given rules applies for a fresh registration certificate before expiry of the present, the present certificate will remain v

Regulations For Manufacture And Stock Of Vaccines For Covid-19

India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has granted permission to manufacturers to produce and stock vaccines for Covid-19 that are under clinical trials for getting marketing authorization for sale or distribution. Thus easing the drug license registration process . This regulation will accelerate the availability of the Covid-19 vaccine in the country sooner after they get approval post trials. This is one of the welcomed and awaited movements by the Ministry during this tough pandemic time. It allows all manufacturers of vaccines to initiate the process of manufacturing synchronously with ongoing clinical trials. If the vaccine trial becomes successful, this movement by the Ministry of Health and Family will help in saving time and the public will get easy and quick access as the vaccine is available immediately after required regulatory permissions. The early launch of Covid-19 vaccine will help in rapid vaccination of Indian public. As per the notifications issued by