Drugs and Cosmetics act, 1940

regarding DTAB, DCC and CDL constitution and function

1. Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules, 1945 “ DTAB, DCC and CDL- Constitution and Function” Presented to: Presented by: Ms. Nitu Singh Payal R. Mundada Dept. of Pharmacognosy Pharm. D. III year

2. “Administration of the Act & Rules”

3. “DTAB”- Drugs Technical Advisory Board Constitution : This Board was constituted by the Central Government. This Board shall consist of the following 18 members:

4. Functions : This Board was constituted with a purpose to advise the Central and State Govts . on technical matters arising out of the administration of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. Nominated and elected members hold the office for- 3 years and are eligible for re- nomination or re- election . Central Govt. appoints a Secretary and provides clerical staff. The Board, with previous sanction of C. Govt., make by-laws fixing quorum and regulating its own procedure and the conduct of the business to be transacted by it. The Board may constitute sub-committees and appoint temporary members for =< 3 years.

5. “DCC”- The Drugs Consultative Committee Constitution : This advisory committee was constituted by the Central Government. The committee shall consist of the following members:

6. Functions : This committee was formed in order to secure uniformity in the D&C, Act 1940 throughout India. It advises the Central Govt., State Govt., and even DTAB on matters tending to secure uniformity. The DCC meets when required by Central Govt. Empowered to regulate its own procedure.

7. “CDL”- The Central Drugs Laboratory Established in Kolkata , CDL is the national statutory laboratory of the Government of India. It is under the control of a Director appointed by the Central Government. It is the oldest quality control laboratory of the Drug Control Authorities in India.

8. Procedure :

9. Functions : To analyze drugs and cosmetics samples sent by Customs Collector or Courts. Analytical Quality Control of the imported samples. Any other duties entrusted by the Central Government. Preparations of reference standards and their maintenance. Maintenance of microbial cultures . Acting as an appellate authority in matter of disputes.

10. “References” www.cdsco.nic.in “Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence”, Jani GK, Atul Prakashan , Fifth Edition- 2005-06; 28. “A textbook of Forensic Pharmacy”, Jain NK, Vallabh Prakashan , Eighth thoroughly revised edition; 147-149. "India's Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)" . Pacific Bridge Medical. Dec 29, 2012. Retrieved Dec 29, 2012.

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