India, Nov. 3 -- The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has proposed changes to the Drugs Rules, 1945, to expand the network of authorised entry points for importing drugs, medical devices and cosmetics into India.

According to an official statement issued on Tuesday, the Centre has recommended adding several inland container depots (ICDs), a special economic zone (SEZ) and a newly developed international airport to the list of approved import gateways under a draft amendment to Rule 43A.

Rule 43A governs the designated ports, airports, railway stations, road crossings and other locations through which pharmaceutical and related products can be imported into the country. The proposed amendment seeks to improve trade facilita...