Under Sections 10 and 10A of the Act, certain categories of drugs and cosmetics are strictly prohibited from being imported:
Certain classes of drugs and cosmetics are prohibited from being imported into India due to safety concerns, potential for misuse, or other regulatory reasons.
These include:
1) Drugs Containing Narcotic or Psychotropic Substances:
Import of narcotics and psychotropic substances is highly restricted and typically requires special permissions under international conventions and national laws.
2) Drugs Without Approval:
Any drug not approved by the Central Licensing Authority or without requisite clinical trial data is prohibited from import.
3) Adulterated or Misbranded Drugs:
Drugs that are adulterated or misbranded as per the Act's definitions are barred from import.
4) Counterfeit Drugs:
Any drug that infringes on patents or trademarks, or is a counterfeit version of a legitimate drug, is prohibited.
5) Drugs with Harmful Ingredients:
Drugs containing ingredients that are banned or restricted in India, such as certain preservatives or colorants, cannot be imported.
6) Expired Drugs:
Any drug that has passed its expiry date as indicated on the packaging is prohibited from import.