Dear Readers, we are happy to share the most interesting legal and policy updates concerning health industry that we read today. we hope you enjoy reading it.
1. The Allahabad High Court recently ruled that insurance payouts must follow succession laws. It clarified that a nominee is not the actual heir but only holds the money on behalf of the legal heirs. So, the nominee cannot keep the insurance amount for themselves if there are rightful successors.
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2. The Indian government has issued a Quality Control Order (QCO) mandating that all aluminum and aluminum alloy foil used for pharmaceutical packaging, along with other specified aluminum and aluminum alloy products to bear the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards. The order will take effect on 1st October 2025 and does not apply to products manufactured in India for export purposes.
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3. India’s National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has fixed separate retail prices for new drug formulations manufactured by a pharmaceutical company. The company requested the separate pricing by highlighting the unique features of packaging like self-collapsibility and self-seal ability, not having air-vent and no chance of contamination during manufacture/ infusion/ admixing levels.
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4. The Government of India is reportedly planning to invoke the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) to prevent hoarding and ensure uninterrupted access to essential commodities. This move comes in response to potential supply chain disruptions and as part of anti-profiteering measures following Operation Sindoor.
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5. The United States government has issued an executive order aimed at boosting domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing. The order directs the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expedite the approval process for new domestic production facilities. Additionally, the government plans to impose tariffs on pharmaceutical imports to encourage domestic production and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.
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