A mandatory license for manufacturing, selling, distributing, or storing drugs and cosmetic products, ensuring compliance with safety and quality regulations.
Pharmacies, drug manufacturers, wholesalers, and cosmetic product businesses.
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) / State Drug Licensing Authority, Drugs & Cosmetics Act 1940
PAN and business registration; premises layout plan; ownership/rental proof of premises; qualification certificates of registered pharmacist/technical staff; list of drugs/cosmetics; affidavit of non-conviction.
The State Drug Control Authority for retail/wholesale, and CDSCO for certain manufacturing categories.
Yes, a registered pharmacist is mandatory to operate a retail drug/pharmacy license.