Government prescribes end to over-the-counter sale of cough syrupsEven in small villages with a population of less than 1,000, where certain remedies including cough syrups were allowed to be sold without ...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Long-term Investing: Ecosystem with an edge called India; 12 large- mid- and small-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 34%Tactical investing should not be confused with long-term investing. In a world where geopolitical risk, commodity shocks, and uncertainty a...
23 May, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
Pregabalin moved to Schedule H1 as centre cracks down on drug misusePregabalin, a nerve pain medication, now faces stricter controls. The Union health ministry has moved it to Schedule H1. This change aims t...
22 May, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
I-Beauty! After J, K and C, now it's India's turn in the big beautiful marketIndia's beauty industry is emerging as a global force, blending Ayurvedic heritage with modern science to create "I-beauty." With rising ex...
14 May, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
USFDA issues Form-483 with 5 observations to Ajanta Pharma's Paithan facilityAjanta Pharma said the US FDA has issued Form-483 with five observations after inspecting its Paithan manufacturing facility in Maharashtra...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
DCGI to discuss regulatory issues with cosmetics companies next weekIndia's drug regulator, the DCGI, is set to meet with cosmetics industry representatives to address regulatory concerns. The industry seeks...
16 Nov, 2024, 12.23 AM IST
Setting a new foundation: This China trade war isn’t about semiconductorsChina's cosmetics industry is booming as consumers splurge on personal care products amid the pandemic. However, foreign cosmetics companie...
18 Sep, 2023, 02.01 PM IST
NITI Aayog recommends Indian standards of drug regulation to be on par with global standardsThe apex public policy think tank of the central government also suggested creating a separate authority to regulate medical devices in the...
15 Apr, 2023, 01.44 PM IST
Show cause notice to 31 firms following concerns over online drugs sale: Govt to Lok SabhaThe CDSCO and Ministry of Health have taken regulatory measures to ensure the quality of medicines in the country as part of which the Drug...
17 Mar, 2023, 04.58 PM IST
Health ministry to organise 'Chintan Shivir' to explore ways to build trust on Indian drugs"The aim is to build trust and confidence on the quality of Indian drugs, cosmetics and medical devices in the domestic and global markets."
14 Feb, 2023, 09.24 PM IST
Drugs, medical devices & cosmetics bill 2022: A law whose date has expiredIndia is yet to move away from understanding drug regulation as purely a manufacturing issue to a public health one. Technically, the quali...
24 Jul, 2022, 11.55 PM IST
Govt sets up panel to frame new laws for drugs, devices and cosmeticsThe panel will conduct consultations and examine the present Act, previously framed drugs and cosmetics bills and submit a draft document b...
09 Sep, 2021, 09.06 AM IST
Panel suggests introduction of cosmetovigilance to monitor safety of cosmeticsThe government is planning an overhaul of the country’s drug regulatory body. Towards this, the committee has recommended introduction of c...
27 Aug, 2020, 08.14 AM IST
Pharma firms don't need NOC for exporting drugs, medical devicesPreviously, licensed manufacturers of drugs and medical devices could export them only to the US, Canada, Japan, Australia and the European...
23 Mar, 2018, 11.33 AM IST
Medical devices could be a $30 bn industry in 10 years: AdvaMedMedical devices industry has the potential to touch USD 30 billion mark in the next ten years if proper regulatory framework is provided.
19 Feb, 2015, 07.44 PM IST
- FICCI calls for single authority to deal with medical devices
The government should set up a dedicated authority for dealing with issues related to medical devices, industry chamber FICCI said today.
31 Dec, 2007, 07.22 PM IST