The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) under Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India is the National Regulatory Authority (NRA) of India. Its headquarter is located at FDA Bhawan, Kotla Road, New Delhi 110002, and also has six zonal offices, four sub zonal offices, thirteen Port Offices, and seven laboratories spread across the country.

The Drugs & Cosmetics Act,1940 and rules 1945 have entrusted various responsibilities to central & state regulators for regulation of drugs & cosmetics. It envisages uniform implementation of the provisions of the Act & Rules made therefore ensuring the safety, rights, and well-being of the patients by regulating the drugs and cosmetics. 

CDSCO is constantly thriving to bring out transparency, accountability, and uniformity in its services to ensure the safety, efficacy, and quality of the medical product manufactured, imported, and distributed in the country.

Under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, CDSCO is responsible for approval of Drugs, Conduct of Clinical Trials, laying down the standards for Drugs, control over the quality of imported drugs in the country, and coordination of the activities of State Drug Control Organizations by providing expert advice with a view of bringing about the uniformity in the enforcement of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
Further CDSCO along with state regulators, is jointly responsible for the grant of licenses of certain specialized categories of critical Drugs such as blood and blood products, I. V. Fluids, Vaccine, and Sera.

One can also refer to documents on this website for Authentic Claims to be done for the cosmetic products prepared.