The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, aims to simplify compliance in India's health sector by decriminalizing minor violations across several key legislations, including the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and the Pharmacy Act, 1948. The Health Ministry announced that this reform replaces imprisonment for minor procedural violations with graded monetary penalties, fostering a more facilitative regulatory environment while maintaining strict actions for serious violations affecting public health. Notably, the amendments affect 784 provisions across 79 Central Acts, with 717 provisions decriminalized to promote Ease of Doing Business. This shift is expected to enhance accountability and compliance, particularly in cases where non-compliance does not pose immediate risks to public safety. The reforms also streamline enforcement under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, ensuring penalties are proportionate to the nature of the offence, thereby balancing regulatory oversight with compliance ease.