date:Oct 10, 2012
containing vitamins in quantities which fall either into prophylactic category or therapeutic category as specified under Schedule 'V' of the DC Rules, 1945, but such products are being indiscriminately licensed under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, as dietary supplements / nutritional supplements / nutraceuticals. Many such products carry inserts wherein medicinal claims are also being made.
The issue was discussed by the Drugs Consultative Committee (DCC), which held its 44th meeting on