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Genetically modified plants have had their DNA engineered, usually to induce changes like virus resistance in crops like sweet peppers. There is a risk that modified genes could spread from GMO plants to non-GMO varieties through cross-pollination. Consuming GMO foods could potentially lead to allergies in humans over time, though more research is needed on long-term effects. Modified genes from GMO crops could also end up in weeds, creating "super weeds" that are difficult to control on farms. While GMO foods provide benefits, there are concerns about potential unknown allergens, toxic effects, super weeds, and the spread of antibiotic resistance.
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(i) Not below the rank of Deputy Drugs Controller
(ii) Qualification as prescribed for licensing authority
Functions:
(i) Grant/renewal/suspension/cancellation of licences
(ii) Inspection of premises
(iii) Collection of samples
(iv) Prosecution of offenders
SJTPC 25
Controlling authority
Qualification:
(i) Graduate in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical
Chemistry or Medicine with specialization in
clinical pharmacology or microbiology
Functions:
(i) Co-ordination and unification of the activities of all
licensing authorities under it.
(ii) Appellate authority against the orders
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Standardization of ayurvedic formulation
This document discusses the standardization of Ayurvedic formulations. It explains that standardization involves quantifying the purity, quality, identity and constituents of drugs and formulations. For churnas (powders), both Ayurvedic and modern parameters are used for standardization, including organoleptic evaluation, microscopy, physical analysis, phytochemical analysis, and testing for contaminants. Similar parameters are discussed for standardizing other formulations like asavas, arishtas, avalehas, vatis, gutikas, tailas, ghritas and arka. Shelf life testing is also important for ensuring formulations remain within approved specifications when stored properly.
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The document discusses the Drugs and Cosmetics Act of 1940 in India. It was established to regulate the import, manufacture, and sale of drugs and cosmetics through licensing. The Act created advisory bodies like the Drugs Technical Advisory Board and Drugs Consultative Committee. It also established the Central Drugs Laboratory. The Act defines key terms and sets provisions around import, manufacture, sale, labeling, and packaging of drugs and cosmetics. It prohibits the import of misbranded, spurious, substandard, or banned drugs and sets penalties for violations.
Biodiveristy and human health
Biodiversity underpins life on Earth and human health. Loss of biodiversity can negatively impact human health through several pathways. Biodiversity provides ecosystem services like fresh water provision and air quality regulation. Loss of biodiversity degrades these services, reducing water quality and worsening air pollution which impacts human health. Biodiversity also supports nutrition, as variety within and between species contributes to adequate nutrient intake. Further, loss of biodiversity can increase risk of infectious diseases by allowing disease vectors to proliferate. Maintaining biodiversity is vital for sustaining ecosystem services that keep human populations healthy.
Drug and magic remedies act 1954
This document summarizes the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act 1954 in India. The key points are:
1. The Act aims to control advertisement of drugs in certain cases and prohibit advertisements for remedies alleged to possess magic qualities or that claim treatment of certain diseases.
2. It defines terms like "advertisement", "magic remedy", "drug" and prohibits advertisements of drugs for treating diseases like miscarriage or sexual disorders.
3. The Act also prohibits misleading drug advertisements and those referring to magic remedies for treating specified diseases. It establishes penalties for violations.
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