Recently, Gambia declared that from July 1, 2023, it is running strict quality control checks on all pharma products imported from India due to contaminated drugs. This decision was made in response to the deaths of at least 70 children in the Gambia last year who had consumed contaminated cough syrups manufactured in India.
The new quality control measures will involve document verification, physical inspection, and quality control testing of all pharmaceutical products imported from India. The MCA has also appointed Quntrol Laboratories Private Limited, an independent inspection and testing company, to issue a Clean Report of Inspection and Analysis (CRIA) for all shipments. An importer will require a CRIA issued by Quntrol to clear their goods at the Ports of Entry in The Gambia.
The MCA’s decision is a significant step in ensuring the safety of pharmaceutical products imported into the Gambia. It is also a warning to Indian pharmaceutical companies that they must adhere to strict quality standards if they want to continue exporting their products to the Gambia and other countries.
Here are some additional details about the quality control measures that will be implemented by the Gambia’s MCA:
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is a regulatory body in India that is responsible for ensuring the safety, efficacy, and quality of drugs and cosmetics.
India is a major player in the global pharmaceutical industry, but its reputation has been tarnished in recent years by concerns about the quality of some of its drugs. In order to redeem its reputation, India needs to take a number of steps, including:
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