File No, DCGI/MISC/2016 (35)
Central Drugs Standards Control Organization
Directorate General of Health Services
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
FDA Bhavan, Kotla Road,
New Dethi-110002,
Dated: 30” March, 2016
NOTICE
A proposal has been received to replace gelatin capsules with cellulose
based capsules which are of plant origin and are safe for use as compared
to animal based gelatin capsules,
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In order examine the pros and cons of the Proposal science based
Suggestions/comments are invited from the stakeholders as well as
consumers within six weeks’ time for taking a considered decision in the
matter.