Upgrade by Jan 1 or shut shop: Drugmakers put on notice after cough syrup deaths

Upgrade by Jan 1 or shut shop: Drugmakers put on notice after cough syrup deaths

The government has set a firm deadline for all drug manufacturers to comply with global Good Manufacturing Practices by January 1, 2026, following international concerns over toxic cough syrups linked to child deaths.

India to enforce pharma compliance after children’s deaths – Reuters - The Press United

The move comes after toxic cough syrup was linked to more child deaths since September India will enforce new standards on the pharmaceutical industry in the country despite its appeal to extend a compliance deadline, according to Reuters. The refusal to allow companies more time comes following a spate of children’s deaths linked to cough-syrup in […]