Who is responsible for the regulation and control of drugs and cosmetics in India under the Drugs and…

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization is the central drug regulatory authority administering the functions assigned to the Central Government under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. Its responsibilities include regulating drug imports, approving new drugs and clinical trials, and certain central licensing functions. State drug authorities also perform functions under the Act, so the central organisation should not be confused with an exclusive national licensing authority.