Which regulatory body oversees drug standards and distribution in India?

• A. CDSCO
• B. FDA
• C. WHO
• D. EMA

Answer: (A)

The main concept is recognizing who regulates drug quality and distribution across India. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare handles this. It sets drug standards, approves new medicines, regulates imports, licenses manufacturing and distribution facilities, and conducts inspections to ensure medicines on the market meet safety and quality requirements. It operates within the framework of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules and coordinates with state drug regulators to enforce compliance nationwide.

The other organizations listed are not Indian regulators: the US FDA governs medicines in the United States; the World Health Organization provides international guidelines but does not regulate drug distribution in India; and the European Medicines Agency regulates medicines within the European Union.