Government has considered setting up a structured central regulatory framework for AYUSH drugs. In this regard, the current proposal is to develop a vertical structure for AYUSH in the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). Accordingly, amendments required in the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 pertaining to regulation of Ayurvedic, Siddha, Unani, Sowa-rigpa and Homoeopathy drugs have been conceptualised and conveyed to the Department of Health & Family Welfare under whose jurisdiction the proposal of amending Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 and strengthening of CDSCO are being processed. Ministry of AYUSH has notified creation of 12 posts of Deputy Drugs Controllers, Assistant Drugs Controllers and Inspectors of Ayurvedic, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy and the matter of vertical structure for AYUSH drugs in CDSCO has been followed up regularly with the Department of Health & Family Welfare. Certain changes relating to AYUSH have been included in draft Bill for amending the Drugs & Cosmetics Act 1940 and the Bill has been considered by a Group of Ministers.
AYUSH drugs are regulated in the country in accordance with the provisions of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules thereunder.