The Government of India has set certain rules and regulations regarding the trade of drugs and other cosmetics. These things are governed as per the rules and guidelines under Drug and Cosmetics Act, 1940. It is required for all persons or businesses who are dealing with any kind of drug, medicine or cosmetic related activities. Retail Drug License and Wholesale Drug License are the most common types of Dug Licenses.
There are certain rules that ought to be followed for becoming eligible for a Drug Licence. Let us have a look at those eligibility rules:
Following are the few parameters that you must keep in mind before applying for drug licence. These parameters must be fulfilled in accordance to the rules and regulations laid down by the government.
- Certificate of Incorporation, MOA, AOA
- Self attested PAN card and address proof (such as Aadhar card, Voter ID card, Passport) of the director, partner and proprietor.
- Two photograph of all the directors.
- NOC from the owner of property on Rs 10 Stamp paper and notarized as well.
- Electricity or water bill not older than 2 months.
- Rent agreement.
- Copy of Goods and Services tax (GST) certificate.
Following are the steps that are observed while applying for a drug licence and obtain the same.
The First step requires the preparation of documents, Affidavit, Board resolution and prescribed forms by the department.
Create login credentials at drug licence website.
The third step is putting in the company details along with nature of drug related items.
The next step is to put in the director KYC details.
Payment of Government Fees.
Submission of Form Online.
The Inspector will visit at the premises and check the original documents.
After the Verification of all the Documents, then the department will issue the Certificate of Drug Licence.
All those businesses that are actively involved in the act of Trading in any sort of drugs, medicines or cosmetics, requires the Drug Licence.
If you are planning to start trade activities in medicines, cosmetics or drugs, then you have to apply for drug licence. Without a drug licence, you cannot carry out these activities under any circumstances.
No. The licence is not valid for a period of lifetime. On the contrary, the licence has to be renewed after every 3 years.
The minimum area required for a drug licence is 10 Square Metres in case of retail drug licence and Wholesale drug licence. On the other hand, the minimum area required for wholesale cum retail drug licence is 15 square metres. Also, the height of ceiling must be at least 9.5 feet.
The Licence is issued by the Government of India. The licence is issued only for the Industrial Areas.
Here also, the licence is issued by the Government of India. Again, the licence is issued only for certain industrial areas.
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