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title: "Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation — Definition"
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is India's national regulatory authority for drugs, cosmetics, medical devices and vaccines, functioning under the Directorate General of Health Services, Minist…
- Under which statute and ministry does CDSCO operate?
- What is the dual regulatory system in Indian drug control?
- How does CDSCO differ from the NPPA?
- What advisory bodies assist CDSCO under the 1940 Act?

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