(a) the details of the standard prescribed time limit to issue NOC for export of drugs ;
(b) whether it takes more than a month for the applications to be cleared;
(c) if so, the number of such applications pending for more than 15 days in the Drug Controller General Office;
(d) the reasons for delay in their clearance; and
(e) the steps taken/proposed to be taken to clear these applications on priority?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE ( SMT. PANABAKA LAKSHMI)
(a) to (c): There is no standard prescribed time limit to issue No Objection Certificate (NOC) to manufacturer of unapproved new drugs for export purposes only.
Applications for grant of NOC, complete in all respect, are processed within 15 to 30 days time. Presently there is no backlog of applications for grant of NOC for export only.
(d) & (e): Question does not arise.