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What is the main objective of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act passed in 1940?
What is the main objective of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act passed in 1940?
- To regulate the import, manufacture, distribution, and sale of drugs and cosmetics (correct)
- To restrict the distribution of Ayurvedic, Siddha, Unani, and Homoeopathic drugs
- To encourage unqualified persons to sell drugs
- To promote the import of substandard drugs into India
Which aspect of drug regulation is controlled by providing rules for the manufacture?
Which aspect of drug regulation is controlled by providing rules for the manufacture?
- Promoting the use of Ayurvedic, Siddha, Unani, and Homoeopathic drugs
- Ensuring drugs are imported safely
- Controlling the manufacture of spurious or sub-standard drugs (correct)
- Regulating the sale and distribution by qualified persons
What type of personnel are allowed to be involved in the sale and distribution of drugs according to the Act?
What type of personnel are allowed to be involved in the sale and distribution of drugs according to the Act?
- Individuals from any profession
- Any individual interested in selling drugs
- Only trained and qualified persons (correct)
- Only those who have a medical degree
What does the Act regulate in relation to Ayurvedic, Siddha, Unani, and Homoeopathic drugs?
What does the Act regulate in relation to Ayurvedic, Siddha, Unani, and Homoeopathic drugs?
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Why were certain provisions related to cosmetics added to the Act?
Why were certain provisions related to cosmetics added to the Act?
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Under what conditions are the import of certain drugs and cosmetics permitted?
Under what conditions are the import of certain drugs and cosmetics permitted?
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