PXL/HO/Cir-087/2024-25                                            Date: 06.02.2025

Hyderabad

Dear Sir/Madam,

Subject: Extension of time for the implementation of revised schedule- M - VC by CDSCO for filling of the applications  - Reg

The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has conditionally extended the due date for implementation of revised Schedule M (Good Manufacturing Practices provision) in respect of small and medium manufacturers having turnover of Rs. 250 crores or less, up to 31 December 2025.

Small and medium-sized manufacturers had advocated for a longer schedule to build infrastructure, train staff, and arrange funding. In light of this, small and medium-sized firms have been granted three months starting on February 11 to submit their Form A upgrade plan to the Central License Approving Authority. The implementation timeline will be extended until December 31 for producers who provide these details. Please find attached the Gazette Notification.

We are pleased to inform you that Dr. Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi, DCGI will chair a meeting to appraise the amended Rule along with the demo for filling of the applications. You are requested to attend the online meeting through VC.

Date : 14th Feb 2025

Time: 3.00 PM (IST)

Meeting link: https://bit.ly/4aUI2rP

MSME companies may like to join the meeting and understand the detailed intricacies involved in filing the applications.

Regards

Raja Bhanu

Director General

Encl: Gazette Notification.