Other Features of Import
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No new homoeopathic medicine can be imported without permission in writing from the Licensing Authority
Other Features of Import
· No new homoeopathic medicine can be imported without
permission in writing from the Licensing Authority
· Small quantities of a new drug may be permitted for import
by a Government hospital or Autonomous medical institution for the treatment of
patient suffering from life threatening disease, subject to fulfillment of
conditions laid down for the purpose.
· Small quantities of drugs for examination, test or analysis
may be imported subject to the conditions that the licensee shall use the drug
exclusively, for the purpose for which it is imported; the licensee shall allow
any inspector authorized by the licensing authority to inspect premises without
prior notice and investigate the manner in which substances are being withdrawn
and used. The licence is issued in Form 11. The licensee should maintain all
the records and comply with conditions stipulated for licence.
· Small quantities of drugs for personal use are permitted to
be imported provided, it is carried by the passenger in his/her baggage and the
drug is declared to the Customs Authority. However, quantity only upto 100
average doses of such drug is permitted for import.
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