India Proposes Shelf Life Revamp for Imported Drugs
Published on: June 26, 2026, 11:32 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The Indian Health Ministry has proposed amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945, aiming to cut the residual shelf-life requirement for imported drugs from 60% to a minimum of 12 months. Exceptions will apply to biological products and radiopharmaceuticals. The proposal seeks to optimize pharmaceutical supply chains and reduce wastage.
