Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Products Export From India

Basic Chemicals, Cosmetics & Dyes Export Promotion Council popularly known as CHEMEXCIL is set up by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry Government of India in the year 1963 with the objective of promoting exports of the following items from India to various countries abroad.

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    Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India

    India ranks third in the manufacture and export of pharmaceutical products. Considering the vast potential and global demand for pharmaceutical products, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, established the Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil) under the Foreign Trade Policy in 2004. The Council, headquartered in Hyderabad, works towards boosting the growth of the pharma industry by conducting international trade fairs and other promotional activities.

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    The mission of the Council

    The Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India was launched with a mission,

    • To harmonize and smoothen the drug registration process in the partner countries.
    • To launch national health protection schemes that will improve the safety and efficacy of the drugs.
    • To overcome the technical barriers that are hindering the export of the drugs.
    • To enhance the council members’ knowledge by offering operational advice and regulatory matters of the partnering countries.
    • To create revenue streams for individuals by increasing export opportunities and emerging as a global hub for pharmaceutical products.
    Functions of the Council

    The Pharmexcil acts as a bridge between the Government of India and the pharmaceutical agencies spread across the globe. It analyses the pharma market to devise a feasible solution for the hindrances in the market. The Council is the authoritative agency that issues the Certification of Origin and RCMC to entrepreneurs.

    It evaluates all the pharma export policies laid down by the Government of India and suggests changes in the guidelines. The Council organizes national and international trades and seminars for its members to widen their network and opportunities. It supports its members in claiming their Market Access Incentives disbursed by the Government of India.

    Pharmexcil is the responsible body for checking the safety and quality of the pharmaceutical products that are manufactured and exported from the country by executing the barcode technology. It checks the entire supply chain with the help of the Global Trade Identification Number (GTIN) and through a trace and track system.

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    Products Covered under Pharmexcil

    The products/services which are covered under the range of Pharmexcil are as follows:

    • Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API)
    • Finished Dosage Forms (FDF)
    • Herbal/Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy
    • Biologics
    • Diagnostics and Surgical
    • Nutraceuticals
    • Collaborative Research
    • Contract Manufacturing
    • Clinical Trials & Consultancy and
    • Regulatory Services
    Benefits for the Council Members

    As per the notification issued by the DGFT on 16-03-2005, only the entrepreneurs holding the Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC) approved and issued by the Pharmexcil can avail of benefits from the Council. Some of the benefits are cited below:

    • Please participate in the international trade fairs to exhibit their products/services
    • Take part in the national and international seminars organized by the Council where they can share and learn about developmental activities.
    • Get access to regulatory updates about their partnering country and other significant details related to the pharma industry shared on their website, and
    • Avail several schemes disbursed by the Government of India
    Documents Required
    1. A self-attested copy of Importer Exporter Code (IEC) issued by DGFT office.
    2. If the applicant is
      • A partnership firm, the partnership deed will be required to be submitted along with the form.
      • A Private Limited, Public Limited firm, Corporation or Co-operative society a photocopy of the certificate of incorporation (Memorandum of Article of Association) and resolution regarding the signing authority has to be submitted.
    3. An Export House applies for membership; the copy of Export House Certificate is to be enclosed mandatory.
      As manufacturer exporter, it must furnish the certificate to this effect from District Industries Centre (DIC) or Small Scale Industries (SSI).