Zepto warehouse sealed in Bengaluru over food safety violationsBengaluru authorities sealed a Zepto warehouse for hygiene and labeling violations. The Food Safety Department conducted inspections follow...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.14 PM 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
FSSAI tightens pan masala packaging rules, bans plastic and plastic-laminated pouchesFSSAI has banned plastic-based packaging for pan masala under new regulations. These rules, effective from their publication, mandate paper...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
FDA suspends Blinkit facility's licence over 'cockroach infestation'; Reliance Retail outlet under lens over worms in sweetMaharashtra FDA suspended a Blink Commerce facility's food license due to cockroach infestations and improper storage. An outlet of Relianc...
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
Picking the right pharma stock is getting harder; so pick a portfolio: 20 stocks with -23% to +22% downside to upside potentialFor Indian pharma, the regulatory risk is still real. A US FDA inspection can still cause trouble. A plant making an important product or g...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.10 AM 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
Tukaram Mundhe reveals how caustic soda & shampoo are used to make synthetic milk and how the racket worksMaharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has exposed an alleged synthetic milk racket. Investigators uncovered parallel production lines...
04 Aug, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Can you get rid of cavities without drilling? Scientists find an 'easy and inexpensive' way to treat tooth decay in secondsA new study highlights silver diamine fluoride as a quick, painless dental treatment. This liquid application effectively stops early child...
31 Jul, 2026, 11.21 AM 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
FSSAI's 'energy drink' crackdown sends distributors into panic modeDistributors are refusing to pick up existing energy drink stocks nationwide. This action has led to shortages of popular brands on retail ...
30 Jul, 2026, 03.26 PM 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
BDR Pharmaceuticals eyes controlling stake in Acme FormulationPAG acquired a controlling stake in Acme Formulation for $145 million (?1,054 crore) through its PAG Asia III buyout fund in 2021. Founder ...
28 Jul, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Cockroaches, flies found at Mumbai's iconic clubs; Cricket Club of India, MIG, Willingdon & Juhu Gymkhana lose food licencesMumbai's top clubs faced license suspensions due to severe food safety issues. Inspectors found pest infestations and mouldy food items in ...
28 Jul, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
US FDA approves world's first oral cholesterol-lowering pill: What it means for patientsThe FDA has approved Lipfendra, an oral PCSK9 inhibitor, for high cholesterol. This new once-daily pill offers an alternative to injectable...
27 Jul, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
FDA recalled eggs: Over 1.6 million dozen eggs recalled across US over Salmonella Enteritidis Fears. What consumers need to knowFDA Recalled Eggs: Nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs have been recalled due to potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. Midwest Poultry ...
23 Jul, 2026, 10.51 PM IST