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Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and its rules 1945

  • Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules, 1945
  • Objective of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
  • Important Definitions (Section 3 of the Act)
  • Legal Definitions of Schedules (Under the Act and Rules)

Import of Drugs and Cosmetics

  • Classes of Drugs and Cosmetics Prohibited from Import
  • Import under License or Permit
  • Offences and Penalties (Related to Import)

Manufacture of Drugs

  • Prohibition of Manufacture and Sale of Certain Drugs
  • Conditions for Grant of Manufacturing License
  • Manufacture of Drugs for Test, Examination, and Analysis
  • Manufacture of New Drug
  • Loan License and Repacking License

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Summary of Unit I: Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules, 1945

Unit I covers the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 along with the Rules of 1945, focusing on their objectives, definitions, and legal framework. It explains the legal definitions and classification of schedules under the Act, which are essential for regulatory understanding in pharmaceutical practice.

The unit also details drug import regulations, including:

  • Classes of drugs and cosmetics prohibited from import
  • Requirements for import licenses or permits
  • Associated offences and penalties

In terms of manufacturing, the unit outlines:

  • Prohibited manufacture and sale of certain drugs
  • Conditions for obtaining and maintaining a manufacturing license
  • Provisions for manufacturing drugs for testing, analysis, or examination
  • Guidelines for the manufacture of new drugs
  • Concepts of loan license and repacking license

This unit is vital for BPharma students preparing Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence notes, especially for the 5th semester. It builds foundational knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment of the Indian pharmaceutical industry.

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