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Supporting Associations
Food &
Drugs Control Administration
Govt. of
Gujarat (FDCA) |
Shri H.G. Koshia
Commissioner
Food & Drug Control Administration, Gujarat |
Drugs Control Administration (DCA),
Gujarat came into existence on 1st May 1960 after
separation of Gujarat State from Greater Bombay State and
Mr. B.V. Patel became the first director of DCA, Gujarat.
DCA, Gujarat was entrusted
implementation of Drugs & Cosmetics Act – 1940 & Rules
1945 and Drugs Magic Remedies (Objectionable
Advertisement) Act – 1954. Mr. B.V. Patel played a vital
role in establishing well defined administrative
structure, policies and procedures of DCA, Gujarat. He
seeded the present culture of this department - industry
friendly, prompt & strict action against law breakers. He
also took initiative to establish state of art Drug
Laboratory equipped with latest equipments at Vadodara.
Dr. M. A. Patel was followed
by SHRI A. G. Shah, Shri G. R. Bhagat, Dr. S. P. Adeshara,
Mona Khandhar, (I.A.S.), DR. S. Murlikrishna, ( I.A.S. ) &
Dr. H. G. Koshia as Commissioners of FDCA, Gujarat. Since,
22nd January 2009 Dr. H. G. Koshia is Commissioner, FDCA,
Gujarat.
With effect from 5th August
2011, PFA and seven other acts related to food have been
repealed by “The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006” (FSSA).
His Key Responsibilities are
Enforcement of “Drugs & Cosmetic Act, 1940 and Rules” &
Enforcement of “Food Safety & Standard Act, 2006” and
rules, in Gujarat State.
He is actively representing
nine national and state level committees. He is Chairman
of the very important committee “Track & Trace”, for
preparation of guidelines to prevent of menace of spurious
drugs.
Dr. Koshia regularly interacts
with officials of US FDA, Health Canada, MHRA, DCGI,
technocrats, academicians, IDMA, Chemists & Druggists
Association etc. to ensure a consultative approach towards
inclusive development and growth. He has played a pivotal
role in transformation of pharma sector in Gujarat to
emerge as a favorable investment destination with
proactive & pragmatic approaches.
He has played a vital role in
the implementation of e-governance in FDCA and is winner
of one state level and three national level awards.
FDCA implementing various Acts
and rules related to Drugs, Cosmetics, Medical Devices,
Food & Safety, Cigarettes & other tobacco products etc.
Medical Device Industry In
Gujarat:
Gujarat State has the largest
number of licensed Medical Devices Companies which are
nurtured by Gujarat FDCA Dept. with an exemplanary
approach and has been receiving recognition in the
country. The present culture of this department is
industry friendly, prompt & still known for taking strict
action against law breakers.
Testing Laboratories :
Food & Drug Laboratory (FDL),
Vadodara is the first NABL accredited Government
laboratory in the country. In addition to FDL, Vadoadara,
FDCA has two other Regional Food Laboratories for testing
of food samples, one at Rajkot and one at Bhuj. FDCA is
also setting up one more state of art Food & Drug
Laboratories in the state.
Training:
Training of FDCA officers of
both cadres, Drug & Food, has been a regular practice. It
includes induction training of newly appointed officers
and in service training as well. The objective of training
is to sharpen their knowledge not only to maintain
performance of FDCA but also to achieve newer landmarks.
e-Governance:
FDCA, Gujarat makes optimum
use of information technology for achieving excellence in
performance.
FDCA, Gujarat is the first
State to initiate online software for sales &
manufacturing licenses.
After successful
implementation of Sales Licensing Software since 1st
January 2007 and with proven sustainability of the
software, Drugs Controller General India (DCGI),
Government of India praised and recommended this software
to all State Drugs Controllers at several occasions.
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Association Of Diagnostics Manufacturers Of India (ADMI) |
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ADMI is a non-profit making
company, incorporated in the year of 2002 with its
registered office in the State of Gujarat.
The management of the business
affairs and control of the company are rested with the
Managing Committee, which is elected based on the tenets
as enshrined in the constitution of ADMI. The office
bearers are elected every three years.
| Medical
Surgical and Healthcare Industry Trade Association (MSAHITA)
The aim of MSAHITA is “OUR
STRENGTH IS ALWAYS IN HELPING OTHERS BY UNITING, IT CAN
MAKE A DIFFERENCE.”
Every Trade has a collective
community for the betterment and showcase of Strength,
Unity and uniform trade policy governed by the association
for the well being of it’s members. Our trade lacked the
effective way of voicing our concern and grievances at all
levels, weather it was amongst ourselves or being targeted
as soft and most sullied business organization. |
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The treatment given to the
patients are at par with the international level, as the
cost is much less and the patients care is equally good
here in the private sector. We provide better and cheaper
healthcare products, services and expenses to the
individuals. It is here that our trade plays a very
important role. The relentless efforts for up gradation by
our trade there is a constant urge to grow along with the
international standards.
There is tremendous scope and
wide variety of product range, always a place for every
new comer who has been accommodated. It has therefore
become the need of the hour for the well being and the
prestige of our trade at large to get the recognition and
reorganization to get our identities as of well groomed
and respected traders amongst other trade as well. The
pharmaceutical industry is a classic example. The health
sector being one of the most vital sector and even
accepted by the government. |
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