The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has issued guidelines for compounding offenses under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. This aims to simplify compliance for pharmaceutical firms by allowing them to settle minor contraventions through fines and self-corrective actions, rather than court appearances. These rules, aligned with the Jan Vishwas Act, are intended to promote ease of doing business by decriminalizing certain offenses within the pharmaceutical sector.