Zantac has low levels of cancer-causing chemical, FDA warns
New Delhi: The US Food and Drug Administration has alerted about a drug, sold in India and elsewhere to treat stomach pain and heartburn, that contains low-levels of cancer-causing substances.…
End of ENDS is near; Ban on E-cigarette in India a fait accompli
New Delhi: The ban on E- cigarette is imminent in India. ICMR’s White Paper recommending ban has proved last nail in the coffin of ENDS (Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems). In…
Bombay HC restrains state FDA from taking coercive actions against e-cigarette manufacturer Godfrey Philips
The Bombay High Court has passed an interim order restraining the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Maharashtra from taking coercive steps against e-cigarette manufacturer Godfrey Philips India Ltd. The e-cigarette manufacturer had moved…
The Bengaluru-based drugmaker was caught trying to dispose quality-control records, the FDA said
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has raised doubts about Strides Pharma Sciences Ltd’s quality–control practices after finding adulteration and evidence of “uncontrolled shredding of documents” at one of its plants. The FDA found “significant violations” of current good manufacturing practice…
The US regulators have approved drug for babies the most expensive medicine ever
The US regulators have approved the most expensive medicine ever, for a rare disorder that destroys a baby’s muscle control and kills nearly all of those with the most common…
Journalist Katherine Eben’s book ‘Bottle of Lies’ puts Indian drug companies in the dock
‘Bottle of Lies’ opens a can of worms for Indian drug companies. The new book by Katherine Eban, called an “invaluable exposé” by The New York Times, alleges severe cases…
Soon, a common IT platform will be rolling out for management of sales and manufacturing licenses of drugs
To harmonize the drug licensing system in India, Union Ministry and family welfare coming out with common IT platform for the management of drug sales and manufacturing licenses for all…
FSSAI all set to become a well- oiled Food Regulator
New Delhi: From March 3 onwards, restaurants and eateries would be guilty of violating food safety regulation if they reuse cooking oil more than three times as per circular issued…
Safe Life Enterprises and Niven Pharma booked for diverting consignments meant for defense
30 lakhs of drugs have been seized by the intelligence wing of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the two drug firms in Byculla and Mulund. The firms were…
Four fake Pharmacists nabbed by the Police while operating on Fake Degrees
Four fake pharmacists have been arrested by the Maharashtra police for operating medical stores with a fake D.Pharm. degree. They got fake D.Pharma fake certificates from a college in Delhi.…
