New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- The Union government is drawing up an index to gauge states and union territories on their preparedness to enforce Central regulations on drugs, medical devices and cosmetics, according to officials and documents.

Drug regulator Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) is finalizing the parameters for the index to be adopted by states and UTs. Currently every state and UT has its own set of regulations.

The goal is to make enforcement rational and transparent, and improve drug safety surveillance and standards.

"Right now, every State/UT follows its respective regulations and drug enforcement activity is uneven across the country. The system is not so strong. For instance- some Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCs) are be...