Question: Who has recently issued the order for the Constitution of Committee for Framing of New Drugs, Cosmetics and Medical Devices Act?
a) Ministry of Health and Family welfare
b) Ministry of Home Affairs
c) Ministry of External Affairs
d) None of these
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:-
- Government of India now has proposed to bring new laws for drugs, cosmetics and medical devices.
- On 27August 2021; the Ministry of Health and Family welfare issued an order regarding the government’s plan.
- The order is titled Constitution of Committee for Framing of New Drugs, Cosmetics and Medical Devices Act.
- In this order it was mentioned that the Union government has decided to constitute a committee for framing/preparation of New Drugs, Cosmetics and Medical Devices laws.
- The eight-member panel, headed by Drug Controller General of India V.G. Somani, is scheduled to submit a draft document by30 November 2021.
- The other members of the panel are Rajiv Wadhawan (director, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare), Dr. S.E. Reddy (member) A.K. Pradhan (joint drug controller) etc.
- As par the order, the committee shall undertake pre-legislative consultations and examine the present Act.
- It will also examine previously framed Drugs and Cosmetics Bills and submit a draft document for a de-novo Drugs, Cosmetics and Medical Devices bill.
By – Rajesh Tripathi