The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is India's national regulatory body for pharmaceuticals and medical devices. It is responsible for approving new drugs, medical devices, and clinical trials. CDSCO has headquarters in New Delhi and is overseen by the Drug Controller General of India. It has various zonal and sub-zonal offices that perform GMP audits, inspections, and quality control tests. CDSCO uses a multi-step process to approve clinical trials, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices that involves submitting documents and gaining permission from the DCGI. It also has an online portal called SUGAM to streamline the application process.