CUSTOMS · ADC NOC
ADC NOC Clearance for Drug & Cosmetic Imports
The CDSCO / Assistant Drug Controller No-Objection Certificate your pharma, cosmetic, medical-device and diagnostic imports need at the port — applied for, followed up and cleared alongside customs.
- CDSCO NOC
- port drug clearance
- At the port
- ADC / port office
- With customs
- one coordinated clearance
CDSCO · drug controller NOC
NOC + CUSTOMS, TOGETHER
- CDSCO
- ADC
- PORT HEALTH
- CUSTOMS
- LICENSED CHA
- EVERY PORT
CDSCO port-office liaison · complete dossier · NOC alongside clearance
03 · THE BASICS
What is an ADC NOC — and what needs one?
Health-regulated imports need a No-Objection Certificate from CDSCO’s Assistant Drug Controller at the port before customs will release them.
WHEN YOU NEED IT
- Importing drugs or APIsFinished formulations or ingredients.
- Importing cosmeticsRegistered cosmetic products.
- Importing medical devicesNotified devices and IVDs.
- Importing diagnosticsReagents and lab/clinical kits.
- Customs won’t release without itThe NOC gates the clearance.
WHAT NEEDS AN ADC NOC
- Drugs & pharmaceuticalsFinished formulations and active ingredients (APIs).
- CosmeticsRegistered cosmetic products for import.
- Medical devicesNotified devices and in-vitro diagnostics (IVDs).
- Diagnostics & reagentsLab and clinical test kits and reagents.
04 · WHAT WE DO
What we handle — and the documents it takes
From the application to the release, we run the CDSCO port process and prepare the dossier that gets it approved without queries.
WHAT WE HANDLE
- NOC applicationFiled at the port CDSCO/ADC office.
- CDSCO / ADC liaisonWe deal with the drug-controller desk.
- Sample & test coordinationWhere testing is required.
- Query & shortfall responseWe close out objections fast.
- Release with customsNOC timed to the customs clearance.
DOCUMENTS YOU’LL NEED
- Import licence / registrationForm 10, 41 or device registration.
- Invoice & packing listConsignment and value details.
- Manufacturer COA & detailsProduct and manufacturer specifics.
- Import registration certificateWhere the product requires it.
- Undertakings & declarationsAs the category demands.
05 · THE DIFFERENCE
A NOC without the back-and-forth
Most ADC NOC delays are self-inflicted — an incomplete dossier that triggers queries. We file it complete, and time it to the clearance.
Pre-arrival application
We start the NOC before the shipment lands.
Complete dossier
Filed right the first time — no query loops.
CDSCO port liaison
We know the office, the officers and the process.
NOC + customs together
Timed as one clearance, so cargo isn’t released twice.
We prepare the dossier, apply pre-arrival and coordinate the NOC with the Bill of Entry — so pharma imports clear in one pass.
06 · PRICING
What does an ADC NOC cost?
The NOC itself is a government process; our fee is for preparing and driving it. Here’s what shapes the total.
Product category
Drugs, cosmetics, devices or diagnostics differ.
Testing (if required)
Sample testing where the category demands it.
Application & liaison
Our fee for filing and CDSCO follow-up.
Registration status
Whether the product is already registered.
Query resolution
Effort to close objections, if any.
Number of consignments
Per-consignment NOCs vs a standing basis.
Know the NOC path up front
Tell us the product and category — we’ll map the NOC requirements and the cost to clear.
07 · THE PROCESS
How an ADC NOC is obtained
Four steps — the earlier we start, the sooner your pharma import clears.
Assess & prepare
Apply pre-arrival
Sampling / queries
NOC & release
Pharma or cosmetic shipment inbound?
Send the product details now — we’ll pre-file the ADC NOC so it clears with customs.
08 · WHY US
Why health-product importers choose Masa Gaia
When the drug controller stands between your cargo and release, importers choose the team that runs it daily:
Health-import specialists
We handle CDSCO/ADC every week.
Complete dossiers
Filed to avoid query loops.
NOC + customs as one
A single, coordinated clearance.
Cold-chain aware
Pharma stays in temperature too.
“Our biologics used to sit at the port waiting on the drug controller — they now pre-file the NOC and it clears with customs.”
09 · RELATED SERVICES
Related services
ADC NOC sits inside the wider import chain — these connect to it directly.
OVERVIEW
Back to Customs Clearance10 · FAQ
ADC NOC FAQs
The questions pharma, cosmetic and device importers ask us most.
What is an ADC NOC?
It’s a No-Objection Certificate issued by the Assistant Drug Controller (CDSCO) at the port, confirming that a health-regulated import may be cleared. Customs won’t release drugs, cosmetics, devices or diagnostics without it.
Which products need an ADC NOC?
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How long does the ADC NOC take?
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Can you apply before the shipment arrives?
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Is testing always required?
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Do you handle the customs clearance too?
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Not sure if your product needs a NOC?
Ask our regulatory team — we’ll confirm the category and the exact requirements.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Clear health imports without the hold
Send us the product and category — we’ll prepare the dossier, pre-file the ADC NOC and clear it with customs in one pass.