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Four officials appointed to inspect drugs and cosmetics
Jan 28, 201212:59 PM
The Ministry of Health says it has appointed four officials with the authority to inspect drugs and cosmetics which are to be sold at any location in the country.
Four drug and food inspection officials have been appointed with authority of the drug supplies and technical division, under the Cosmetics, Devices and Drugs Act (No. 27 of 1980), Director of the National Cosmetics Devices and Drugs Regulatory Authority Dr. Hemantha Benaragama said.
Pointing out that currently food drug inspectors only have authority to inspect drugs, cosmetic products and food items within their jurisdiction, Dr. Benaragama stated that these four authorized officials can carry out inspections in any part of the country.
