A Drug License, governed by the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, is a mandatory requirement for businesses involved in the manufacture, sale, or distribution of drugs and medicines. Licenses are issued for various categories, including:
1.Manufacturing License: Covers allopathic, homeopathic, Ayurvedic, Siddha, and Unani medicines.
2.Sales License: Issued for wholesale and retail drug sales.
3.Multi-Drug License: For businesses operating in multiple states.
4.Import License: For importing drugs.
5.Loan License: For manufacturing drugs using another licensee's facilities.
Enables businesses to manufacture, sell, or distribute drugs and medicines legally in compliance with the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
Helps in curbing unauthorized drug trade and ensures only licensed entities operate in the pharmaceutical sector.
Builds trust among consumers, suppliers, and regulatory authorities by ensuring compliance with drug regulations.
Required for manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and distributors of allopathic, Ayurvedic, homeopathic, and other drugs.
Aadhar / Voter ID / Driving licence / PAN / Passport ( In case of forigen national ) of the applicant and Document in relation to the proof of identity.
The Address proof of the applicant , Proof of the registered place of business (Ownership documents/ rent or lease agreement), any bill in relation to electricity /landlord bill / bank statement and incorporation certificate and Document in relation to proof of address.
The photos of the applicant should submit for the clarification and proof of the concerned person.
The certificate of incorporation of registration certificate of the company / LLP must be enclosed.
The No objection certificate has to be obtained from the landlord if it was rental.
Invoice copy of the purchase of refrigerator and air conditioner for the storage purpose.
Our esteemed professional team would guide you with other requirements based on the nature of business.
Yes, drug license is mandatory in India.
Based on the amount of illegal activity the seizure, imprisonments along with fine will be imposed in reference with the provisions under law.
Yes, license is needed for the business including manufactures drugs covering allopathy, homeopathy, Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani, Sales license for drugs for wholesale and retail, multidrug license, import license, loan license for drugs.
Area of land starts from 10sq meters, storage facilities and operational and technical staff.
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