(a) whether the Government are considering to amend the Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules, 1955 and Rule 51 and 52 of the Drugs and Cosmetic Rule 1945; and
(b) if so, the details of the amended rules?
(a) whether the Government are considering to amend the Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules, 1955 and Rule 51 and 52 of the Drugs and Cosmetic Rule 1945; and
(b) if so, the details of the amended rules?
MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. C.P. THAKUR)
(a) &(b) The amendment in Prevention of Food Adulteration rules 1955 is ongoing process to meet the requirements of administration of Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 in the country. Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, have published Gazette Notification, vide GSR No. 700(E) dated 28.9.2001 wherein Rules 51 & 52, under Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules there under, in respect of duties of the Drug Inspectors have been amended. Through this amendment, a Drug Inspector is required to inspect premises licensed for sale/manufacture of drugs or cosmetics not less than once a year instead of minimum twice a year.