Statutory Services
The Drugs Control Ayurveda Siddha Unani (DCASU) department in Kerala works under the Health and Family Welfare Department. It looks after the rules and safety of Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani (ASU) medicines in the state. The department offers important services to make sure these medicines are made and sold safely and legally.
Main Services:
Drug License/Loan License: The department gives licenses to make ASU medicines. To get a license, companies must have proper buildings, trained staff, and follow the rules in Schedule T of the Drugs & Cosmetics Act.
GMP Certification: This certificate proves that the company follows good methods in making medicines. It is valid for five years and must be renewed after that.
License Retention: Even though licenses do not expire, companies must send a yearly report saying they still follow the rules. If not, the license may be canceled.
Approval of Drug Testing Labs: Labs that test ASU medicines must get approval from the government. This is valid for three years and needs to be renewed before it ends.
Free Sale and Non-Conviction Certificates: These documents help companies export their products and prove they are legally made and sold.
Advertisement Approvals: Companies must get a special number to run ads for their ASU products. This helps make sure the ads follow the rules.
