No gutkha, no pan masala: Karnataka announces one-year ban on prohibited tobacco and nicotine productsKarnataka gutkha ban: Karnataka has announced a one-year ban on the sale and distribution of tobacco and nicotine products, including gutkh...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.41 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
Bombay HC warns Maharashtra FDA for ‘sword to kill mosquito’ approach as Cadila challenges drug banThe Bombay High Court criticized the Maharashtra FDA for its drastic actions against companies. The court directed the regulator to grant h...
11 Aug, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
Amazon told to hand over expired goods to FDA for disposalThe Bombay High Court ordered Amazon to transfer expired goods to the FDA. This action follows the agency's earlier reprimand for its drast...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
Medical devices are not pharma products, companies say while opposing Draft BillIndia’s medical device industry and healthcare groups have opposed the draft Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Bill, 2026, arguing that ...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Independence Day 2026: India, which once couldn't make smallpox vaccine, has now crossed a pharma milestone the world can't ignore2026 Independence Day: India's pharmaceutical industry marks a historic milestone with a new drug approval. This achievement reflects decad...
10 Aug, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Kitchen checks give restaurants, hotels food for thoughtRestaurants nationwide are voluntarily closing outlets for deep cleaning and hygiene improvements. Regulatory crackdowns over food safety a...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
From 105 kg expired food & 32 litres of milk to 50 kg chicken and rotten veggies: What FDA found inside Bengaluru’s 3-star and 5-star hotel kitchens will shock youBengaluru's Food Safety and Drug Administration conducted surprise inspections at several high-end hotels. Officials discovered expired foo...
09 Aug, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Uttarakhand bans manufacture, sale of substandard dairy productsUttarakhand has banned substandard dairy products like paneer and ghee. This prohibition includes items made with vegetable oils and chemic...
08 Aug, 2026, 06.13 AM IST
FSSAI bans old monk: Why did regulator stop sale of three variants of the popular Rum?The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has banned sale of old monk and other alcoholic beverage makers. Manufacturers all...
05 Aug, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Delhi court orders framing of charges in codeine syrup seizure caseA Delhi court ordered charges against Vipin Chawla for possessing over 4,300 kg of cough syrup. Police recovered 36,238 bottles of the bann...
02 Aug, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
Sun Pharma Q1 Results: Profit rises 27% YoY to Rs 2,895 crore; revenue climbs 10.5%Sun Pharma Q1 Results: Sun Pharma reported a 27% YoY rise in Q1 net profit to Rs 2,895 crore, while revenue grew 10% to Rs 15,300 crore, dr...
31 Jul, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
Maharashtra FDA trains guns on overpriced drugsMaharashtra FDA plans to approach the NPPA regarding exorbitant drug prices. The agency is examining data and will take action against unet...
31 Jul, 2026, 01.42 AM IST
Bombay HC restores FDA-suspended Navi Mumbai hotel's licence, says 'we are in India, need a realistic approach'The Bombay High Court quashed an FDA order suspending a hotel's food license. This action followed a surprise inspection which found only t...
30 Jul, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
No vada pav, samosa, chocolates near schools anymore: Maharashtra bans junk food within a 50-metre radius; check list of banned items & penaltiesMaharashtra FDA has banned junk food sales within fifty meters of schools. This move aims to promote healthier eating habits among students...
30 Jul, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
No chips, cola for kids: Maharashtra FDA bans sale of junk food within 50 metres of schoolsMaharashtra FDA banned unhealthy food sales within fifty meters of schools. This strict order applies to all government and private educati...
29 Jul, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Levothyroxine recalled nationwide by FDA; Earlier studies claim over 20 million Americans are 'unnecessarily' taking this thyroid medicationThe FDA has recalled levothyroxine sodium nationwide due to potency standard concerns. This medication is used to treat hypothyroidism and ...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.07 PM IST