Consider the following statements related to the Drug Regulatory Mechanism in India 1 Drugs come und...........

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Consider the following statements related to the Drug Regulatory Mechanism in India:

1. Drugs come under the concurrent list as centre and states, both are mandated to regulate the sector.

2. A drug is considered misbranded if it claims to be of more therapeutic value than it actually is.

3. The regulation of drugs, blood banks and cosmetics are governed by Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.

Which of the above statements are correct?

1 and 2

2 and 3

1 and 3

All

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Explanation:

The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 is an Act of the Parliament of India which regulates the import, manufacture and distribution of drugs in India. The primary objective of the act is to ensure that the drugs and cosmetics sold in India are safe, effective and conform to state quality standards. The related Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 contains provisions for classification of drugs under given schedules and there are guidelines for the storage, sale, display and prescription of each schedule. Drugs come under the concurrent list as centre and states, both are mandated to regulate the sector.