Compfie | Notification under Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (dated – 13.12.2021)

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Notification under Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (dated – 13.12.2021) – MOHFW.

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 6 and 26B read with section 33P of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940) and rule 3 of the Drugs Rules, 1945, the Central Government, hereby directs that the National Institute of Biologicals, Noida, in addition to its existing functions shall perform the function of Central Drugs Laboratory as an additional facility in respect of COVID-19 vaccine and the functions of the Director in respect of COVID-19 vaccine shall be exercised by the Director of the said Institute.
2. In case of any inconsistency between this notification and any rule made under the said Act, the provisions of this notification shall prevail over such rule in public interest so as to meet the requirements of emergency which have arisen due to COVID-19 pandemic.
3. This order shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
4. The notification shall remain into force for a period up to 30th November, 2022, refer attachment for further details.