Shortage of drug inspectors hurting pharma exports:Assocham
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Indian pharmaceutical sector is facing regulatory hurdles in the international markets, including the US, due to shortage of skilled drug inspectors, says a study.
There are around 1,500 inspectors for more than 10,000 factories engaged in pharmaceutical products in the country, the study by Assocham and research firm RNCOS said. The Indian pharmaceutical sector, which made rapid strides in the global markets, is now faced with several regulatory hurdles, especially in the US and the EU, it said.
There are around 1,500 inspectors for more than 10,000 factories engaged in pharmaceutical products in the country, the study by Assocham and research firm RNCOS said. The Indian pharmaceutical sector, which made rapid strides in the global markets, is now faced with several regulatory hurdles, especially in the US and the EU, it said.
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