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Govt tightens rules on combinations containing 2 chemical compounds for young children- 'Major impact in 8-10 days': Maharashtra FDA chief warns of strict action over rules violations by eateries near educational institutions
- Govt tightens drug quality net, initiates 950 actions since 2022: Over 1,100 cough syrup makers facing intensive audits amid quality concerns
- Maharashtra FDA suspends licenses of four Domino's Pizza outlets over hygiene norms' violationMaharashtra FDA suspended four Domino's Pizza outlet licenses for hygiene violations. This action follows a recent suspension of a Blink Co...12 Aug, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
- Maharashtra FDA cracks down on Ayurvedic drug makers, cancels 10 licencesMaharashtra FDA has launched a statewide crackdown on Ayurvedic drug manufacturers. Inspections revealed serious violations of manufacturin...12 Aug, 2026, 09.08 AM IST
- Regulator flags unauthorised mfg & sale of male infertility drugIndia’s drug regulator has directed states to crack down on the unauthorised manufacture and sale of Enclomiphene products. CDSCO said the ...12 Aug, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
- For MSMEs, compliance is becoming a test of operational readiness, not just paperworkMSMEs often have filings in place, but they struggle with contractor compliance, licence renewals, workplace safety, and inspection readine...11 Aug, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
- Govt plans new drugs law to overhaul pharma, medical device regulationThe government is set to replace the 1940 Drugs and Cosmetics Act with a new law covering drugs, medical devices and cosmetics. The draft b...07 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- Government tightens surveillance on GLP-1 weight-loss drug promotion amidst surrogate advertising concernsCentral government directs state regulators to enhance surveillance over GLP-1 drug promotion. Approved GLP-1 drugs are only for Type 2 dia...04 Aug, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Jamie Lee Curtis: ‘Addiction wants you dead. That outlet of a drink or drug...’. The Oscar winner shares her life lesson on overcoming destructive habitsActress Jamie Lee Curtis has once spoken about how addiction may seem like an escape, but it never brings real healing. She says addiction ...04 Aug, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
- Schedule H1 explained: Why did India tighten its prescription rules for high-alcohol medicines?Schedule H1 Explained: High-alcohol oral medicines now require a doctor's prescription under Schedule H1. This stricter classification mand...13 Jul, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- Maharashtra FDA bars sale of two Cadila drugs over branding concernsMaharashtra FDA has seized Cadila Pharmaceuticals drug stock worth Rs 2.45 crore. The action was taken due to similar branding on different...11 Jul, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
- Medicines with over 12% alcohol can no longer be sold without prescription: GovtIn a new regulatory change, medications with alcohol content exceeding twelve percent will require a prescription from a doctor. This decis...10 Jul, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
- Govt steps up efforts to curb 'irrational' drugs with crackdown on FDCs not part of official databaseThe government plans to act against drugmakers with unlisted products. This move aims to stop the sale of irrational fixed-dose combination...09 Jul, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
- Government notifies Navi Mumbai Airport as a Port for Import of drugs under Drug RulesThe Ministry of Health has enabled drug imports through Navi Mumbai Airport. This amendment strengthens the pharmaceutical supply chain and...08 Jul, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
- Navi Mumbai Airport notified as port for import of drugs under Drugs RulesNavi Mumbai Airport has been designated as a port for drug imports, a decision that boosts the pharmaceutical supply chain and simplifies t...08 Jul, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
- Death in a vial: Five cases lay bare many uncomfortable truths about Indian healthcareFive young mothers in Kota died after childbirth, with suspicion falling on oxytocin injections. Investigations revealed the vials containe...05 Jul, 2026, 08.32 AM IST
- New rules simplify drug launches, reduce manufacturer liability for overchargingNew rules now allow drug manufacturers to launch similar medicines without prior price approval, streamlining market entry. Companies can s...02 Jul, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
- Govt brings stem cell, gene therapies under central licensing frameworkIndia's drug regulations have been updated to include advanced treatments like cell, stem cell, gene therapies, and xenografts under centra...02 Jul, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
- Health ministry issues proposal for one-year residual shelf life for imported drugsThe Union Health Ministry is proposing to relax import rules for medicines, requiring a minimum 12-month shelf life upon arrival instead of...26 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
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