The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued Draft Notification G.S.R. 954(E) proposing amendments to Rule 43A of the Drugs Rules, 1945. The proposal expands the list of approved inland container depots, airports and special economic zones through which drugs, medical devices and cosmetics may be imported into India, facilitating smoother trade and regulatory compliance
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has published Draft Notification G.S.R. 954(E) proposing amendments to Rule 43A of the Drugs Rules, 1945. The amendment seeks to broaden the list of approved points of entry for imported drugs by adding Inland Container Depots located at Sonipat, Piyala and Harsaru in Haryana, Dadri in Uttar Pradesh, Gandhidham/Mundra in Gujarat, Sanath Nagar and Thimmapur in Hyderabad, Whitefield in Bengaluru, and the Special Economic Zone at Bommasandra in Karnataka.
The proposal also includes Noida International Airport, Uttar Pradesh, as an authorized import point. The draft rule has been issued for public consultation, allowing stakeholders to submit objections and suggestions within 30 days. The amendment is expected to improve logistics efficiency, regional accessibility and ease of importation while maintaining regulatory oversight.