Sindh High Court Upholds DRAP Authority Over Infant Milk Imports

The Sindh High Court has recently ruled on a case involving infant milk importers and the regulatory framework of the Drug Regulatory Authority Act. The court dismissed appeals filed by the importers, affirming that infant milk imports fall under the purview of the DRAP law. The importers had argued that baby milk products should be regulated by other food-related acts, but the court upheld the authority of DRAP in this matter.

The court highlighted that the DRAP Act, 2012, empowers the authority to regulate products like baby milk for public health and safety reasons. It emphasized that the importers had already initiated the enlistment process with DRAP, indicating their compliance with the regulatory requirements. The court concluded that since the importers had chosen to engage with DRAP for enlistment and scrutiny of their products, they could not challenge the regulatory process through separate appeals.

In summary, the Sindh High Court's decision reinforces the regulatory oversight of DRAP over infant milk imports, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards. The ruling underscores the importance of complying with established regulatory frameworks to maintain public health standards in the importation of essential products like infant milk.