New Delhi, April 29 -- The union health ministry has notified the Drugs & Cosmetics (Compounding of Offences) Rules 2025 to allow minor offences to be settled by fine or penalties.

Mint earlier reported about the Centre framing draft rules for compounding of offences under Drugs & Cosmetics Act.

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This is applicable to any pharmaceutical company, or any other person(s) involved in manufacture, import, sale, distribution or other activity covered under the Act.

Any company or person can file an application for compounding offence-a mechanism that allows companies to avoid legal proceedings and settle the matter by paying a fine. However, only a first-time offenders will be con...