August 7, 2026 12:27 AM
Health Ministry tightens drug approval norms, introduces debarment for fake data submissions
In a major move to strengthen the integrity and transparency of India's drug regulatory system, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has notified stricter provisions under the Drugs Rules, 1945, empowering licensing authorities to debar applicants who submit fake or fabricated data in support of drug-related applications. The amendments, notified through G.S.R. No. 756(E), are aimed at ensuring that regulatory approvals are based on authentic scientific evidence while discour...