theprintindia For the first time in India, defective or adulterated drugs can be recalled even if they reach the market at large. The new mandate is part of the changes in the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 notified by the Union health ministry for strictly ensuring good manufacturing practices (GMP) in the pharmaceutical sector.

The changes in the Schedule M, which deals with the GMP requirement for pharmaceutical manufacturers, of the Rules were notified on 28 December.