Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare proposes expansion of authorised Import gateways for Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare proposes amending Rule 43A of the Drugs Rules, 1945, to expand the network of authorised import gateways for drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics.

• The Ministry seeks to include additional Inland Container Depots, a Special Economic Zone, and an international airport in the list of authorised locations.
• Proposed locations include ICD Sonipat, Piyala, and Harsaru in Haryana; ICD Dadri in Uttar Pradesh; and ICD Sanath Nagar and Thimmapur in Hyderabad, Telangana.
• Objections and suggestions may be submitted to the Under Secretary (Drugs Regulation) in New Delhi or emailed to drugsdiv-mohfw[at]gov[dot]in.