Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is India’s national agency responsible for regulating medicines, medical devices, and vaccines. It ensures these products are safe, effective, and of good quality before they reach consumers. CDSCO sets standards, approves new drugs, and monitors their continued safety. It also oversees clinical trials and enforces regulations to protect public health. Essentially, it functions as a key authority safeguarding the health of the population by controlling and supervising the development, manufacture, and distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical products in India.