Union Health Ministry to Amend NDCT Rules for Streamlining Applications

The Union Health Ministry is set to amend the New Drugs and Clinical Trials (NDCT) Rules, 2019, to simplify the process for obtaining test licenses and submitting Bioavailability/Bioequivalence (BA/BE) study applications. The amendments aim to reduce processing times from 90 to 45 days and eliminate certain licensing requirements, promoting ease of doing business in the pharmaceutical sector. This initiative is part of the government's commitment to regulatory reforms and enhancing India's position as a global hub for pharmaceutical research.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link