Govt tightens medicine import rules, sets shelf-life floor
In short
The government has changed the rules for importing medicines. For biological drugs and radiopharmaceuticals, BusinessLine said imports may be allowed if 60% of the labelled shelf-life is left.
This could affect medicine importers and drug supply, but the full rule details are not given. The reporting does not say when the rule starts or how strictly it will be enforced.
What the reporting says
The government has tightened rules for importing medicines and set a minimum shelf-life requirement, with a separate threshold for biological drugs and radiopharmaceuticals. BusinessLine reported that imports of those products may be allowed if 60% of the labelled shelf-life remains. The immediate effect on importers and drug availability is not stated, and the reporting does not give the full rule text.
Why it matters
The government has tightened medicine import rules and set a minimum shelf-life requirement, with a separate 60% threshold for biological drugs and radiopharmaceuticals. That could affect importers, distributors and patients if products are held back or cleared differently at the border. The reporting does not state when the change takes effect or what other medicines are covered.