New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- 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 December 31, as stated in press release.

According to the press release, the Government of India had notified revised Schedule M requirements wherein "good manufacturing practices" was upgraded to "good manufacturing practices and requirements of plan and equipment for pharmaceutical products" on December 28, 2023.

The category of manufacturers was divided into two; the first category was of large manufacturers having a turnover of more than 250 crores. A timeline...