India Tightens Drug Regulations Amid Safety Concerns

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-20T11:35:42.061765+05:30

- The Indian government plans to amend the Drugs Rules, 1945, to include the name of the person responsible for releasing a batch of medicines, following deaths linked to India-made cough syrups. - The proposal aims to enhance accountability and transparency in the pharmaceutical industry, addressing issues of counterfeit and substandard drugs. - The changes will be discussed by the Drugs Technical Advisory Board, with the goal of strengthening quality checks and ensuring the safety of pharmaceutical products. Source: [Moneycontrol](https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/govt-plans-stricter-drug-accountability-by-naming-batch-release-officials-report-12945811.html), [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/industry/indias-apex-drug-regulator-plans-to-ensure-medicine-labels-carry-name-of-authorized-person-responsible-for-the-batch-11739950849236.html)

The Indian government plans to amend the Drugs Rules, 1945, to include the name of the person responsible for releasing a batch of medicines, following deaths linked to India-made cough syrups.
The proposal aims to enhance accountability and transparency in the pharmaceutical industry, addressing issues of counterfeit and substandard drugs.
The changes will be discussed by the Drugs Technical Advisory Board, with the goal of strengthening quality checks and ensuring the safety of pharmaceutical products.

Source: Moneycontrol, Mint