Significance of CDL 


Central Drugs Laboratory is an analytical laboratory established by the Central Government under the control of a Director with its headquarters located at Kolkata.

Significance of CDL: 

  1. Testing and analyzing the samples of drugs and cosmetics that have been sent by the Court.
  2. Advises the Central and State Governments including Union Territories on all the matters related to the analysis of drugs and cosmetics and 
  3. also carries out analysis of specific samples sent by the Central and State Governments.
  4. Developing new methods of analysis of drugs and cosmetics through research.
  5. Receiving samples for analysis from consumer organizations, private parties etc. on payment of required fee. 
  6. CDL actively collaborates with international organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) to harmonize drug testing standards and promote global public health.
  7. CDL conducts training programs for drug inspectors, analysts, and other stakeholders to enhance their skills and knowledge in drug quality control.
  8. CDL serves as a national repository for reference standards of drugs and cosmetics.



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