How to start manufacturing unit of Bulk Drugs/API?

In this article, we will cover how you can start manufacturing unit of bulk drugs and Active pharmaceutical ingredients (API’s), Licenses, Requirements, machinery and equipment for manufacturing and chemical reactions, equipment for laboratory and quality control, qualifications and eligibility of technical person as manufacturing chemist and analytical chemist. documents required etc.

For starting manufacturing unit of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, you need to compile with the specifications of Drug and Cosmetic Act & Rules. Specific requirements of premises, plant and materials for manufacture of active pharmaceutial ingredients (bulk drugs) is covered under Part 1F of Schedule M and WHO good manufacturing practice specifications. Download: Drug and Cosmetic Act, 1940 and rules, 1945 as amended upto 31st December 2016 for referring Schedule M part 1.

Bulk drug / API is the biologically active ingredient in a pharmaceutical drug. It is used in a finished pharmaceutical product (FPP), intended to be used for pharmacological activity.

Bulk Drug manufacturing license is issued by state drug control office and file has to be submitted for grant of manufacturing license of bulk drugs/active pharmaceutical ingredients.

Licenses and NOC Required:

Requirements:

  • Premises
  • Machinery and equipment
  • Technical Persons
  • Staff etc

Machinery and Equipments:

  • SS and Glass Lined reactors having capacity 160 Ltr to 5000 Ltr
  • SS and MS Rubber Lined Centrifuges
  • Glass Assemblies
  • Tray dryer
  • Filters
  • Air Jet Mill
  • Sifter
  • Blender
  • Multi Mill
  • Packing area etc.

Laboratory Equipments:

  • TOC Analyzer
  • Gas Liquid Chromatograph
  • Total Organic Carbon analyzer
  • Ultra Pure Water purification system
  • Video Microscope
  • Fourier Transform Infra Red Spectrophotometer
  • Automatic Glass Ware Washing and Drying Machine
  • High Performance Liquid Chromatographs etc.

Qualification required for technical person for manufacturing:

  • A graduate in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Chemistry of 1[a University established in India by law or has an equivalent qualification recognized and notified by the Central Government for such purpose] and has had at least eighteen months‘ practical experience after the graduation in the manufacture of drugs to which this licence applies; this period of experience may however be reduced by six months if the person has undergone training in manufacture of drugs to which the licence applies for a period of six months during his University course; or
  • A graduate in Science of 1[a University established in India by law or has an equivalent qualification recognized and notified by the Central Government for such purpose] who for the purpose of his degree has studied Chemistry 3[or Microbiology] as a principal subject and has had at least three years‘ practical experience in the manufacture of drugs to which this licence applies after his graduation; or
  • A graduate in Medicine of 1[a University established in India by law or has an equivalent qualification recognized and notified by the Central Government for such purpose] with at least three years‘ experience in the manufacture and pharmacological testing of biological products after his graduation; or
  • A graduate in Chemical Engineering of a University recognised by the Central Government with at least three years‘ practical experience in the manufacture of drugs to which this licence applies after his graduation; or
  • Holding any foreign qualification the quality and content of training of which are comparable with those prescribed in clause (a), clause (b), clause (c) or clause (d) and is permitted to work as competent technical staff under this Rule by the Central Government.

Qualification of technical person for laboratory:

A degree in Medicine or Science or Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Chemistry of a University recognized for this purpose and shall have experience in the testing of drugs, which in the opinion of the Licensing authority is considered adequate.

List of Documents to be submitted for grant of manufacturing license of Bulk Drugs:

  • Introductory Covering Letter mentioning Name and address of plant and administration office
  • Application at prescribed Form and format
  • Prescribed Fee Receipt
  • Details of constitution of firm, partnership or Company
  • Documents related to Ownership of premises or Rent or Lease documents
  • Identity Proof of all Authorized persons, proprietor, partners and/or directors
  • Details of Technical Staff e.g. Manufacturing Chemist and Analytical Chemist with education documents and approval certificates which is applicable
  • List of machineries and laboratory equipments
  • Site Mater File
  • Blue print of Plant and layout of premises specifying installation of machinery and equipments
  • Design and Layout of HVAC system
  • List of bulk drugs to be manufactured in manufacturing unit
  • Water analysis report
  • NOC if required from other departments like health department, pollution department or fire deparment etc.
  • Factory Act Registration if applicable

Leading Bulk Drug manufacturers/Active Pharmaceutical Manufacturers in India:

  • MacLeod’s Pharmaceutical Limited
  • Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • Aurobindo Pharmaceuticals
  • Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
  • Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited
  • Dishman Pharmaceuticals
  • Lupin
  • Cipla Limited
  • Matrix Laboratories
  • Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals
  • Divi’s Laboratories
  • Sun Pharmaceuticals
  • Ipca Laboratories
  • Cadila Healthcare
  • Alembic Limited

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10 responses to “How to start manufacturing unit of Bulk Drugs/API?”

  1. Onkar S Bidwe Avatar

    Hi Ajay,

    My name is Onkar, I worked as software professional in USA for 15 years, now back to India and looking to start a business.
    Could you please reach out to me @ 9421955518

  2. Onkar Bidwe Avatar

    Hi Ajay,

    My name is Onkar, I worked as software professional in USA for 15 years, now back to India and looking to start a business.
    Could you please reach out to me @ 9421955518

  3. Kapil Avatar
    Kapil

    Same as onkar
    9958800443

  4. Sourabh Avatar
    Sourabh

    Hello. Plz contact me

  5. Saaraj Gupta Avatar
    Saaraj Gupta

    What’s your email id? Need to contact regarding some doubts.

  6. Pinaki Das Avatar
    Pinaki Das

    I want to established a pharma manufacturing plant. So please help me. I am a dealer of pcd company

  7. Ahmad Faraz Khan Avatar
    Ahmad Faraz Khan

    I would like to know about the financial plan of API business. Can you provide inputs about the cost, projected revenue and profit also?

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  9. Bikash Agarwal Avatar
    Bikash Agarwal

    I want to know the actual cost of manufacturing plant of bulk API in India and where to get all this qualified peoples and liscense.

  10. Jaydeepsinh Pravinsinh Chavda Avatar
    Jaydeepsinh Pravinsinh Chavda

    Hello
    I need to discuss with you regarding API and KSM manufacturing.
    How to start and how to grow further during starting face of my business.
    Please give your valuable suggestions for the same.
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