The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) is the National Regulatory Authority (NRA) of India for drugs and cosmetics. It is basically responsible for ensuring the safety, quality, and efficacy of medical products within the country.
- Ministry Responsible
- Minister of Health and Family Welfare
- Minister
- Jagat Prakash Nadda
- Headquarter
- New Delhi, India
Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) drugs
Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) drugs refer to drugs that fail to meet quality standards or specifications. The term ‘standards of quality’ is primarily defined in the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940, which means that the drug complies with the standards set out in the Second Schedule of the said Act.