Archive · 5 Aug 2025
India's Drug Regulator Launches Online Import Approvals
India is making it easier to import certain drugs.
The CDSCO is switching to an online system for approvals.
This makes it easier for businesses to apply and track their imports.
The change applies to drugs used in things other than medicine.
The process is divided into two parts: online application and port approval.
The goal is to make things easier and to keep better track of the imported drugs, reducing paperwork and making the process faster.
A Supply Chain Module allows real-time tracking of each import consignment.
CDSCO moves drug import approvals online to boost transparency.
The new system targets drugs imported in bulk for non-medicinal purposes.
Importers will receive a one-year No Objection Certificate (NOC).
The process involves online registration and port office approvals.
A Supply Chain Module enables real-time tracking of import consignments.
- Who
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- What
- CDSCO moved drug import approvals online.
- When
- Registration began on August 5, 2025; the system launches August 31, 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To improve transparency, accountability, and ease of business.
Current Challenges
Benefits of the New System
Process Efficiency
Current Challenges
Cumbersome and time-consuming
Benefits of the New System
Efficient and streamlined
- Regulator
- CDSCO
- Purpose
- Import approvals for non-medicinal drugs
- Online Portal
- SUGAM Portal
- NOC Validity
- One year
- System Launch Date
- August 31, 2025