SME Times News Bureau | 08 May, 2012
Reacting to some media reports appeared in Sri Lankan press alleging supply of low quality drugs by Indian exporters, Minister of State for Commerce & Industry Jyotiradiya M. Scindia Monday said that no report on banning of any Indian drug manufacturer has come to the notice of the government.
In written reply to a question in Lok Sabha, Scindia informed that discussions were held with concerned authorities in Sri Lankan Government by the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka as also during the visit of Health Minister of Sri Lanka to New Delhi during July-August, 2011 wherein the need for clear technical specifications in the tendering process was stressed so as to prevent entry of sub-standard and low quality drugs in Sri Lankan market.
"Any reported violation is viewed seriously and is dealt with as per prescribed procedure under Drugs and Cosmetics Act," he added.
The pointed out that drugs and pharmaceutical products are exported only after meeting stringent regulatory requirements prescribed by the regulatory authorities in various countries.
In addition, Indian exporters have to comply with quality norms prescribed for manufacturing of drugs and pharmaceuticals in India by Drug Controller General of India under Drugs and Cosmetics Act, he said.
