70 drug samples found of sub standard quality by CDSCO.

• At least 70 samples of commonly used drugs were found to be of sub-standard quality by CDSCO after latest round of inspections.

About Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)

• CDSCO is under Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
• It is Central Drug Authority for discharging functions assigned to Central Government under Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
• Under Drugs and Cosmetics Act, CDSCO is responsible for:
  • Approval of Drugs, Conduct of Clinical Trials, Laying down standards for Drugs, and Control over quality of imported Drugs in country.
  • Coordination of activities of State Drug Control Organizations by providing expert advice.