Transfer of drug licence

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11 January 2014 will it be possible to transfer the drug licence held by one firm to another firm

Aashok Kumar Sharma

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02 August 2025 Transferring a drug licence from one firm to another depends on the jurisdiction and the specific drug regulatory authority under whose purview the licence was issued. Generally:

### Key Points:

1. **Drug Licence is Usually Non-Transferable:**
Most drug licensing authorities (like the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) or State Drug Control Authorities in India) treat drug licences as **non-transferable**. The licence is granted to a specific entity (firm/person) based on their credentials, premises, and other conditions.

2. **What Can Be Done Instead:**

* If the business ownership or firm is changing, the new firm typically needs to apply **fresh for a new drug licence**.
* The old firm may **surrender the existing licence**, and the new firm can apply for a new licence for the same premises or business.
* Sometimes, depending on local laws, **change in constitution or ownership can be intimated to the licensing authority**, who may approve the change after verification, but this is NOT a direct transfer of licence.

3. **Procedure:**

* Check the rules under the **Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940** and the relevant State Drugs Control Department.
* Submit an application for change of ownership or fresh licence as required.
* The licensing authority may inspect the premises before granting approval.

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### Summary:

* **Direct transfer of drug licence is generally NOT allowed.**
* New firm must apply for a fresh licence or approval for change of ownership.
* Check with the local State Drug Control Authority for exact process and documents needed.

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If you want, I can help you draft an application for change of ownership or a fresh licence application. Would that help?

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