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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. Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)Trade Connect ePlatform has reportedly expanded the ‘Source from India’ portal to include all pharma Status Holder exporters with valid IECs. This …
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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. India’s Central government has reportedly exempted imported pharmaceutical high-density polyethylene (HDPE) medical-grade plastic from mandatory quality certification under Bureau of Indian Standards regulations to facilitate the production …
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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. USA has requested India to remove import duties and relax stringent price controls on medical devices and relax rules on data localization policy with an aim to …
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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 National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) plans to consult subject matter experts to determine a separate pricing structure for cementless knee implants, aiming to ensure affordability and …
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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 Indian government is reportedly preparing to ramp up oversight of quick commerce platforms following a series of hygiene and food safety lapses at their dark store …
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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. India’s Health Ministry has requested the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) to share data on veterinary antibiotic manufacturers involved in the manufacturing, distribution, and sale …
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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 Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has directed all e-commerce platforms to conduct self-audits within three months to eliminate ‘dark patterns’. Platforms are encouraged to submit self-declarations …
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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. India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued the draft Plastic Rules to mandate the use of recycled plastic in plastic packaging from FY 2025-26. …
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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 Delhi government has directed state-run hospitals to procure medicines and consumables exclusively through the Central Procurement Agency (CPA), aiming to streamline procurement and reduce costs, as …
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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. India’s Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) has reportedly issued a communication to all pharmaceutical associations directing them to comply with the Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP) …
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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 Indian government has barred medical representatives from meeting doctors in central government hospitals to curb unethical practices. Instead of in-person visits, pharmaceutical companies are now encouraged …
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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. CPCB Mandates Disclosure of Labelling Methods on Plastic Packaging Effective July 2025 India’s Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has notified that, effective from 1st July 2025, all …
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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 Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an advisory directing food businesses to stop using “100%” claims on labels and promotional materials, citing …
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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. India’s Central Drugs Standard Control Organization clarified that labelling, overprinting, or stickering is strictly permitted for imported drugs. These activities require a valid manufacturing license, appropriate facilities, …
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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 Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has released new guidelines permitting the use of recycled polyethylene terephthalate in food packaging. Only recycling technologies that effectively …
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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 Indian government has proposed prohibiting the import, manufacture, sale, and distribution of certain specified antimicrobial medicinal products for animal use. It has invited public suggestions and …
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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. Health Ministry’s proposal to amend the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act, aimed at curbing misleading medical advertisements, has been stalled since year 2022. The outdated Act allows …
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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. India’s Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has extended the deadline for filing E-Waste EPR returns till June 30, 2025, and mandates audits for all registered entities to …
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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 Punjab & Haryana High Court mandates state government to notify rules under Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 within 60 days, addressing a 7-year delay that hampers effective …
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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. Kerala Deputy Drugs Controller (Ayurveda) has issued a stern warning to a prominent Ayurvedic drug manufacturer, for violating Rule 170 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945. …
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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 Indian Supreme Court has ruled that individuals convicted of food adulteration offences under the now-repealed Prevention of Food Adulteration Act cannot be granted probation. The Court …
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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. India’s Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) is in the process of initiating license withdrawal procedures for unapproved fixed-dose combinations (FDCs) of antibiotics. This action follows the …
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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. India’s Supreme Court has ruled that volume-based discounts are lawful and do not constitute discriminatory pricing, for such discounts to be considered discriminatory they must be applied …
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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. India’s Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to popular e-commerce platforms for selling walkie-talkies without mandatory disclosures such as operating frequencies, licensing requirements, or Equipment …
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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 National Medical Commission (NMC) has reportedly not initiated any action against 30 doctors involved in a pharma freebies case. An RTI response reveals that the Department …
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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. India’s Central Drug Regulator has issued guidance for obtaining NOCs to manufacture for export of approved/unapproved new drugs. It sets a 7-day timeline for NOC issuance, allows …
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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 …
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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. Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) has proposed to mandate the immediate suspension of licenses for drugs classified as Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) in the public interest. …
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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 Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed halting new registrations and the renewal of existing registrations for the manufacturing of certain high-risk foods, …
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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 Central Drugs Standard Control Organization has lifted the suspension on an eye drop for presbyopia and approved its phase IV clinical trial but by restricting false …
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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 Delhi High Court declined to grant an interim injunction against four influencers who criticized a popular protein brand’s product in YouTube videos. The Court ruled that …
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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. India’s Health Ministry has notified the Drugs and Cosmetics (Compounding of Offences) Rules, 2025, enabling compounding of minor offences related to the manufacture, import, sale, or distribution …
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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. India’s Drugs Technical Advisory Board is reportedly reviewing a proposal to limit the sale of over-the-counter drugs. Only 27 essential medicines, including painkillers, antacids, and oral contraceptives, …
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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. India’s Delhi High Court to hear a Public Interest Litigation filed against major e-commerce platforms, accusing them of failing to make their apps accessible to people with …
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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. India’s Health Ministry plans to discontinue the doorstep delivery of certain medicines that were permitted during the COVID-19 pandemic to prevent misuse by online platforms currently offering …
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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 Indian Pharmaceutical Association has reportedly urged the Drug Controller General of India to clarify the notification restricting anti-cold drug combinations for children under four. Guidance on …
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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 Rajasthan High Court has ruled that retesting or resampling of Narcotic and Psychotropic drugs should not be a routine and must be allowed in exceptional circumstances. …
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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 Madras High Court has imposed a ban on the manufacture, sale, transport, and use of 28 types of single-use plastic items across the areas like the …
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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. India’s Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has released guidelines for the establishment and operation of Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment and Disposal Facilities (CBWTFs). These guidelines cover site …
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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. Several global pharmaceutical companies have approached the European Commission demanding assistance in maintaining operations in the EU and to help Europe keep the pharma industry including measures …
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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 Supreme Court of India has given Central government three months to enforce new food labelling rules which require Front-of-Pack-Warning Labels (FoPWL) for Packaged foods containing high …
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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. India’s CDSCO has upgraded its online system to automatically generate the Market Standing Certificate (MSC), Non-Conviction Certificate (NCC) and Neutral Code for medical devices. Consequently, manufacturers and …
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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. Indian Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has introduced the Environment (Construction and Demolition) Waste Management Rules, 2025, effective from April 1, 2026. These Rules …
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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 Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has proposed to expand eligibility for fast-track mergers, covering more unlisted companies and subsidiaries of companies that are not wholly owned …
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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 RBI’s revised draft for the Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Goods and Services) Regulations, 2025, mandates repatriation of unutilized advances if imports aren’t completed …
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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 Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has revised its inspection checklist for food businesses operators in General manufacturing, Milk & milk products, Meat processing, …
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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 Indian Government amended the definitions of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) on March 21, raising investment and turnover limits. This reclassification will move many medium-sized …
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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. CDSCO has proposed a draft list to revise the existing classification list of cardiovascular and neurological devices, categorizing 351 cardiovascular and 202 neurological devices under a risk-based …
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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 Indian Council of Medical Research-led national health consortium raises concern over rising adolescent obesity and recommends stricter advertising rules on high-fat, -salt, and -sugar (HFSS) foods. …
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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. India’s Delhi High Court has allowed an Indian drugmaker to manufacture the lifesaving spinal muscular atrophy drug Risdiplam and rejected a global pharmaceutical company’s injunction plea. The …
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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. India’s National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has approved the upward increase of (+) 1.74028% in the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for all scheduled formulations. Importers and manufacturers …
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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 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has developed ONDLS Portal for receiving applications from small and medium scale pharmaceutical manufacturers who wish to avail benefit of …
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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. Supreme Court Calls Unethical Clinical Trials a Critical and Serious Issue, Orders Detailed Report from Government. The Supreme Court of India recently heard a Public Interest Litigation …
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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. India’s National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) absolved a major Super Specialty Hospital from charges of medical negligence, and stated that the absence of specific specialists doesn’t …
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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 Competition Commission of India (CCI) has reportedly raided offices of big advertisement and broadcasting firms as well as industry associations, on suspicion of fixing ad rates …
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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. India’s Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) has invited applications for R&D funding in six key areas- (1) New Chemical Entity, New Biological Entity and Phyto-pharmaceuticals (2) Complex generics …
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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 inspectors from Bureau of Indian Standards found illegal stock of consumer products at warehouses of e-commerce companies. The consumer products required BIS license to be placed …
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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. A medical device company has received compensation calculated at 25% of sales generated by a counterfeiting entity. The Court opined that 25% was a conservative profit margin for …
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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. India’s Tamil Nadu Online Gaming Authority has introduced regulations making Know Your Customer (KYC) mandatory for players before they can engage in online real-money gaming. This ensures age …
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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. India’s District Consumer Court in Jaipur has issued legal notices to certain Indian film actors for making misleading claims in a pan masala advertisement and misrepresenting the …
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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. India’s National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has announced that all applications for retail price fixation of new drugs in Form I must be submitted through the dedicated online …
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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. India’s Bombay High Court is set to decide whether donuts and cakes should be classified under restaurant services or as separate bakery products under the Goods and Services …
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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. Indian courts have recognized copyright protection granting a temporary injunction against Indian pharmaceutical companies for unauthorized use of drug dossier. This occurred in a lawsuit where a …
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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. India’s Central Food Regulator (FSSAI) has published draft of the certificate required to be procured by importer of vegan food, from regulatory authority of exporting authority, in order to …
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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. Various State Pharmacy Councils are reportedly planning to issue notices to pharmacists who work in medical shops that advertise discounts through physical discount boards, warning them that working …
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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 Madras High Court has refused to pass interim order staying the controversial gaming law in Tamil Nadu, which prohibits minors under 18 years from playing games and …
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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. India’s Central Drugs Regulator (CDSCO) has clarified that modified or sustained-release form of a drug including gastro-resistant tablets/capsules, delayed-release tablets/capsules, or novel drug delivery systems will be regulated …
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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 Karnataka High Court has ruled that cases involving offences related to the manufacture, sale, and distribution of drugs and cosmetics under Chapter IV can only be …
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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. India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has clarified the manner of labelling on battery, battery pack or equipment having battery or battery pack by notifying …
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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. India’s Foreign Trade regulator, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has recently issued a Trade Notice, cautioning exporters to no longer accept physical copy Certificate of …
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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. In a major step to improve business operations and create a fully paperless trade environment, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has made online submissions and …
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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 Supreme Court of India by dismissing a review petition held that doctors and medical professionals rendering paid services will fall under the Consumer Protection Act 1986. …
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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. India’s drug price control authority, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has issued an Office Memorandum instructing drug manufacturers to revise the prices of the drugs on …
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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. All insurance and healthcare policies are by law required to accommodate mental healthcare treatment under the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. Therefore, even if an explicit provision exists …
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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. India’s Central Drug Regulator has notified that the application process for issuance of permission for import of additional variant of approved cosmetics into the country, will henceforth …
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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. India’s Allahabad High Court recently ruled that a Food Business Operator cannot be held liable for ingredients purchased in sealed packets from a licensed manufacturer with a …
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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. India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) has released the Drugs Amendment Rules, 2025, extending the deadline for implementing revised Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) under Schedule …
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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 Ministry of AYUSH has proposed an amendment to the First Schedule of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, expanding the list of authoritative books for Ayurveda, …
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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. India’s advertising self-regulation body, the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI), has issued a report analyzing the conduct of the country’s leading online influencers. Notably, the report …
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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 Maharashtra government plans to amend the Mumbai Nursing Home Registration Rules, 1949, following concerns from the Indian Medical Association (IMA) over the 2021 amendment, which mandated …
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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. India’s Drugs Rules, 1945 through its first amendment introduces standards for Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani (ASU) nasal drugs, focusing on manufacturing and standardizing dosage forms in traditional …
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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. India’s Central level drug regulator the Central Drugs Standards Control Organization (CDSCO) has issued a correction to the list of Fixed Drug Combinations for which manufacturing licenses …
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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 Karnataka health department has become the first state to implement the Supreme Court’s 2023 directive on a patient’s right to die with dignity. The government issued …
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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. India’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has launched an online module for filing the Annual Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Return (ARR), …
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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. India’s Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that rape survivors can undergo medical termination of pregnancy up to 24 weeks without requiring a court order. For pregnancies …
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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. India’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs has set a timeline for compliance with amendments to the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011. Changes to labelling provisions will be …
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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 Parliamentary Standing Committee on Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has made a recommendation to the country’s drug price regulation authority (the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority), to …
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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 Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) for organizations, companies, and manufacturers to develop and produce a lateral flow-based point-of-care …
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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 Kerala High Court has emphasized the need for caution among investigating officers when implicating doctors under the POCSO Act for failing to report offenses. The court …
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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. In a landmark ruling, the Chhattisgarh High Court emphasized that the entire mixture of a narcotic substance, including neutral substances, must be considered when determining whether the …
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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. India’s central drug regulator (CDSCO) has called for urgent input from the pharmaceutical industry on regulatory challenges and opportunities for innovation. Stakeholders in the pharmaceutical industry, including …
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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. India’s Central Drug regulator, the Central Drugs Standards Control Organization (CDSCO) has issued an instruction manual for manufacturers and importers of devices not having predicate devices, to …
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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. India’s Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has extended the timelines for the filing of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) annul returns by producers of Battery waste and E-waste …
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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. India’s Rajasthan High Court (RHC) recently ruled that “a laboratory report can be countersigned only by a registered medical practitioner with a post-graduate qualification in pathology.” The …
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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 Indian government has extended the deadline for small and medium pharmaceutical companies to comply with the revised Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) under Schedule M of the …
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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 Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has formed a committee to prosecute chemists and retailers involved in selling counterfeit and spurious drugs. Investigations revealed that these …
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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. India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed to reduce the sample size of Vitamin D2 for analysis as it is an expensive ingredient. …
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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. India’s Parliamentary Committee on Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, has noted in a recent report, that the National Test House (NTH) of the Consumer Protection Department …
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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. India’s Bombay High Court’s Division Bench has stayed an order penalizing a leading AYUSH drug manufacturer for violation of an injunction order on the selling of camphor …
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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. India’s Bombay High Court refused to quash criminal proceedings against Hindustan Coca-Cola over allegations of selling adulterated ‘Canada Dry’ in 2001. The company argued that delays in …
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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. India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has released draft rules under the Environment Protection Act, 1986, proposing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for managing post-consumer waste …
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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 District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Hyderabad has ordered a compensation of Rs. 10 lakh to a patient after cardiologists at a local hospital made the …
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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 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) has reconstituted the Central Expert Committee tasked with determining compensation for patients implanted with faulty Articular Surface Replacement (ASR) …
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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. India’s Central Food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a advisory to e-commerce Food Business Operators (FBOs) to ensure that: (1) …
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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. India’s Delhi High Court has granted relief to Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty, a renowned cardiac surgeon and chairman of Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd. The court has issued a …
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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 Supreme Court of India has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking quality regulation for “prasad” food items distributed at religious places, stating that the Food …
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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. India’s Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued a Show Cause Notice to Producers, Importers, and Brand Owners (PIBOs) of Plastic Packaging for non-compliance with the Plastic …
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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. India’s apex food regulator, Food Safety Standard Authority of India (FSSAI), has launched an online portal “Food Import Rejection Alert (FIRA)” for alerts on food import rejections …
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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. A State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (SCDRC), Punjab has exonerated a private eye hospital from medical negligence allegations, finding no evidence that surgery was performed on the …
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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. India’s Central Pollution Control Board has further extended the timelines for the filing of Quarterly Returns and Annual Returns of E-waste under E-waste Management Rules, 2022 for …
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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 Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has directed the cosmetics industry to follow regulatory protocols and warned them against making “unusual and misleading claims” about the …
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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. India’s apex food regulator, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has reportedly commenced initiatives to frame guidelines for the safety and labelling of lab-grown meat, …
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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. India’s Supreme Court’s National Task Force (NTF), panel of eminent doctors constituted to make an action plan for ensuring the safety of healthcare workers, has opined that …
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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. India’s Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change has notified the E-Waste (Management) Second Amendment Rules, 2024. The amended rules outline actions to be taken in the …
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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. India’s Central Food regulator, the Food Safety Standards Authority of India, now requires linking of new licenses with the Permanent Account Number (PAN) of the applicants, additionally …
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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 FSSAI has issued an advisory urging Food Business Operators (“FBOs”) to ensure compliance with the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s decision in IMA & Anr vs Union of …
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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 Madras High Court has refused to impose a ban on advertisements by doctors and hospitals in the media, stating that it cannot expect media outlets to …
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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 National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has directed drug manufacturers to reduce the maximum retail price (MRP) of three crucial cancer drugs i.e., Trastuzumab Deruxtecan, Osimertinib, and …
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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 State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (SCDRC) has directed a consultant surgeon at a hospital in Erode to pay ₹5 lakh as compensation to the family of …
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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. India’s Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has clarified that producers of plastic packaging in the micro & small category do not have to EPR fulfill obligations with …
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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 government has expanded the definition of Homeopathic medicine, to include all drugs except those drugs “which is administered by injectable route”. Source: bit.ly/48C6E7n 2. The government …
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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. India’s Supreme Court has ruled that a medical practitioner can only be held accountable for medical negligence if he lacks the necessary training or expertise or if …
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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 ministry of environment, forest and climate change has recently issued an office memorandum stating a revised list of high end and high value used / refurbished …
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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. India’s Ministry of Textiles has further extended the timeline for the implementation of the Medical Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2023. The new deadline is now 1st January …
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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. In a new Amendment to the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has …
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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. Export samples of “Cough Syrup” under HSN code 3004 has been exempted from testing by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) provided they are being exported …
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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 Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) has approved a proposal to amend the New Drugs and Clinical Trials (ND&CT) Rules, 2019 to eliminate the two-step certificate issuance …
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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. India’s Health Ministry (MoH&FW) is considering a proposal to amend the New Drugs and Clinical Trials (NDCT) Rules, 2019 with an aims to reduce animal usage and …
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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. A recent Right to Information filing before the Ministry of Health and Family welfare has brought to attention that the Central government has not notified or published …
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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. India’s National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) in public interest has approved 50% increase of ceiling price of eleven scheduled formulations of eight drugs from the current ceiling …
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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 Union AYUSH Ministry has prohibited to advertise Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Homeopathy drugs with claims of “miraculous or supernatural effects” in order to prevent misleading advertisements …
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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. India’s Department of Consumer Affairs has requested comments from stakeholders regarding the declaration of units of measurement for the net quantity of food wrapping paper and aluminum …
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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 Drugs Technical Advisory Body, in its 91st meeting, has recommended the exemption of several chemical contraceptives at specific dosage values, from the labelling requirements under Schedule …
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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 Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has waived off the registration fees of hawkers for the grant of registration certificate and renewal of registration …
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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. In the most recent 91st Meeting of the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) which advises the central government on drug regulatory policy matters, the DTAB has recommended …
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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. India’s Central Drug Regulator the Central Drugs Standards Control Organization (CDSCO) has been made an affiliate member of the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF). The application …
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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. India’s National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has directed one of the medical device company to pay ₹35 lakh to a consumer as compensation for medical complications …
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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 Punjab and Haryana High Court has urged the Indian government to introduce a legislation to regulate the preservation and disposal of blood in the country. Currently, …
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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. India’s central drug regulator (CDSCO) has identified 59 drug samples as Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) in August, including products from major pharmaceutical manufacturers. The action has …
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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 Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) and India’s Central Drug Authority (CDSCO) have released Version 2.0 of the “Pharmacovigilance Guidance Document for Marketing Authorization Holders (MAHs) of Pharmaceutical …
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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. Indian government is planning to launch the Trinetra portal to register complaints against Ayurvedic product advertisements making exaggerated, misleading or deceptive claims, concealing important details, or showing …
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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. India’s Health Ministry has notified the New Drugs and Clinical Trials (Amendment) Rules, 2024 which will take effect from1st April, 2025.These amended rules outlines the requirements for …
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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. To combat antimicrobial-resistance the Drugs Consultative Committee, which advises the Central and State Governments on conduct of Drug regulation in the country, has, in its 64th meeting …
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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. India’s Director General of Foreign Trade has issued a Trade Notice, reducing the amount of export eligible for net-subvention to only Rs. 5 Crore for MSMEs …
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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 Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) and the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) have released Version 2.0 of the “Pharmacovigilance Guidance Document for Marketing Authorization Holders (MAHs) …
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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. India’s Drugs Consultative Committee (DCC) has reportedly recommended to make Sugam portal database of all the products with brand names accessible to the general public to address …
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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. Application process for (1) Manufacture/ import a New Drug/ formulation, or conduct clinical trial, (2) Manufacture/ import of new bulk drug substance, and (3) Import of finished …
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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. India’s Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued Environmental Compensation (EC) Guidelines to address non-compliance with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) registration, labelling requirements, failure to fulfill EPR …
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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. India’s Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has set a Deal Value Threshold (DVT) of ₹2,000 crore for mergers and acquisitions under the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023. Transactions …
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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 Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) released the Uniform Code for Marketing Practices in Medical Devices (UCMPMD) providing guidelines to medical device companies for regulating monetary and non-monetary …
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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 Indian government has made it mandatory for students pursuing medical education in Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa, and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) to clear the …
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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 Government of India, reportedly plans to establish a distinct category for advanced coronary stents and increase its ceiling price. This change is intended to ensure that …
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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. Due to a recent spike in cases, the Karnataka Government has declared dengue as an “epidemic” and to that effect has issued a notification under the Karnataka …
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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. Pharmaceutical companies will have to submit details of their expenditures incurred on sponsoring activities to the medical professionals within two months after the end of each financial …
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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. India’s Central Drug Regulator (CDSCO) is set to develop guidelines for the safe disposal of pharmaceutical waste which are expired and unused drugs and medicines, to curb …
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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 Supreme Court has stayed the repeal of Sec. 170 of the Drugs, Rules 1945 which regulated Advertisement of AYUSH products by the AYUSH Ministry, to address …
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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. Use of artificial yellow food coloring ‘Tartrazine’ in food items like moong dal is not food adulteration as ‘Tartrazine’ is a permitted food coloring under the Prevention …
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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. All medical practitioners (doctors) who practice modern medicine will have to mandatorily register on the new National Medical Register established by the National Medical Commission. Source: bit.ly/3YYlPoE …
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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. India’s central food regulator, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has said that it is misleading to differentiate milk and milk products on whether they …
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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. Indian pharmaceutical manufacturers will have to prove compliance with revised Good Manufacturing Practices at the time of renewal of manufacturing license, as per media reports. Source: bit.ly/3MAGjg9 …
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Dear Reader, 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. India’s Environment Ministry has proposed to introduce extended producers responsibility for scrap of non-ferrous metals by way of amendment to Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary …
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Dear Reader, 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 Drug Controller in Kerala has reportedly stated that there is no objection to display discount on flex board of retail drug stores. However, all retail drug …
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Dear Reader, 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. A national association of medical professionals, the Indian Medical Association has declared a 24-hour nationwide withdrawal of non-emergency services from 6 a.m. on 17th August, 2024 to …
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Dear Reader, 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 State Excise Department of Orissa has recently issued a notification to declare separated leaves of the Cannabis plant, also referred to as Bhang, as “intoxicant” under …
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Dear Reader, 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 number of cosmetic products which can be added to a single application for the import registration certificate of cosmetics has been limited to fifty (50) products …
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Dear Reader, 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 Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare of India has issued Millets Grading and Marking Rules, 2024 (“Millet Rules”) which regulates packing, marking and labelling of millets …
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Dear Reader, 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. Doctors can sell medicines to their patients without obtaining a separate license for selling drugs after complying with all the conditions specified under the Drugs Rules, 1945: …
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Dear Reader, 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. A leading pharmaceutical association reportedly has urged the Indian government to implement a predictable drug pricing policy by refraining from using Para 19 of the Drug Pricing …
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Dear Reader, 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. India’s Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has restored the concessional 10% import duty on lab chemicals starting August 1, with the condition that the …
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Dear Reader, 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. India’s Health Minister has reportedly confirmed that Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) will be the sole regulator of veterinary medicines in India and there is no …
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Dear Reader, 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 Supreme Court, while hearing the Patanjali case on misleading advertisements, has asked the Union of India to respond to a question about whether the clinical trial …
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Dear Reader, 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. Mere title of a person within an organization such as Managing Director/ CEO does not automatically make the person criminally liable for offence committed by Company under …
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Dear Reader, 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. In its recent annual Budget announcement, the central government has proposed to waive customs tariffs on three additional drugs, used in treatment of cancer. Source: bit.ly/4dinoSC 2. …
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1. Multinational Pharmaceutical Companies in India have reportedly sought relaxation of mandatory 50% cut in price of essential medicines after expiry of patent on ground that it hinders innovation. Source: bit.ly/4bWhHIN 2. India’s food regulator, The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has issued directions to the effect that if any food sample …
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1. India’s Central Food Regulator the Food Safety Standards Authority, has introduced registration process for direct sellers to differentiate from Retailers, and make it easier to preserve exemption granted from regulation to direct sellers. Source: bit.ly/4feuedl 2. The Kerala High Court in following with a recent decision of the Punjab High Court has held …
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1. India’s drug regulator will implement the mandate of printing of QR codes to curb counterfeiting. The top-selling brands have reportedly said that they have already started integrated QR codes and bar codes for tracking and compliance checks. Source: bit.ly/4d80PzG 2. Indian Health Ministry has issued draft rules under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 …
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1. The Supreme Court ruled that mixing samples collected from contraband contained in various packages after a seizure violates the terms of the Narcotic Substances and Psychotropic Substances Act and the rules enacted under it. The court noted that the statutory rules require a specific procedure to be followed, and the Detecting Officer is obligated …
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1. The Supreme Court has issued its decision in a matter concerning the legality of exercise of powers by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) in levying overcharging fees against an entity that claimed not to be a “distributor” or a “dealer” as defined under the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 1995, since it had a …
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1. India’s Consumer Affairs Ministry’s is proposing to amend labelling and packaging regulations for pre-packaged goods. Currently, certain large packages, like those exceeding 25 kilograms or liters, are exempt from displaying crucial information. This includes details like the maximum retail price (MRP), the date by which the product should ideally be consumed (best before date), …
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1. The Central Government is mulling including non-prescription Neutraceuticals currently regulated by the Central government food regulator the Food Safety Standards Authority of India, under the price control regime similar to Drug price regulation under the Drugs (Prices control) Order, 2013. Source: bit.ly/4cRZVb7 2. The Supreme Court in continuation of prior orders issued acknowledging the …
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1. The Indian Government has informed the Delhi High Court that it has been unable to notify rules for regulation of online sale of medicines. The Delhi High Court will now proceed to decide the legality of online sale of medicines in India. Source: bit.ly/4cZRrOJ 2. A Swiss Biotech MNC has successfully obtained an …
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1. India’s Supreme Court has reportedly asked the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to appropriately modify the self-declaration requirement imposed by the Supreme Court on all advertisements, such that the consumers remain protected against misleading advertisement, but the industry is not overly inconvenienced in the process of complying with the self-declaration requirement. Source: bit.ly/3xYqk7C 2. …
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1. India’s central food regulator has approved a proposed Amendment to the Food Safety Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020, to now indicate the per-serving Recommended Dietary Allowances, sugar, salt and sodium content in larger font. Source: bit.ly/4bB3IYw 2. Association of Indian Medical Device Industry has requested the Ministry of Finance to increase the import …
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1. The Madras Court in a recent order, held that the current status-quo regarding online sale of Drugs i.e. sale being facilitated only through licensed chemists and pharmacists shall prevail, until either the Central Government frames rules or the Delhi High Court issues further orders/judgment. Source: bit.ly/45Uxfv2 2. The Jharkhand High Court has reaffirmed precedent …
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The new criminal code, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and introduced stricter penalties for medical negligence. Registered Medical Practitioners can now face up to two years in jail and fines for medical negligence. The new law will apply from July 1, 2024. Source: bit.ly/3RXnx5t The Central Pollution Control Board …
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In order to procure equipment from foreign manufacturers, by floating a Global Tender Enquiry for any procurement up to INR 200 Crore, normally the concerned ministry is required to seek prior approval, and that too in exceptional circumstances. This requirement has now been exempted for certain medical devices upon request by the Ministry of Health …
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The Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) has extended the deadline for filing a self-declaration under the Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices, 2024 (UCPMP) to July 31st, 2024. The prior date for filing the self-declaration was June 30th, 2024. Source: bit.ly/4coX09h The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO is considering making the international nomenclature of cosmetic …
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The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) may initiate the process of developing a guidance document that will outline methods for the safe disposal, collection, storage, and transportation of unused and expired drugs in accordance with various international recommendations. This follows a recent modification to Schedule M of the Drug Rules, which outlines standards for …
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India’s Central Pollution Control Board has issued final warning to all Producers, Importers, Brand Owners and Plastic Waste Processors, to complete Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) registration on dedicated EPR portal latest by June 30, 2024, or face punishment. Source: bit.ly/4cgRsxK India’s Health Ministry has published Guidelines for Ethical Use of Leftover De-identified/ Anonymous Samples for …
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalized guidance on circumstances that constitute delaying, denying, limiting, or refusing a drug or device inspection. The latest guidance extends the US FDA’s existing inspection standards for drug manufacturing companies to include device manufacturing companies as well. Source: bit.ly/3XCVD2s The Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) expanded its committee …
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India’s Central Consumer Protection Regulator has issued draft Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Unsolicited and Unwarranted Business Communication, 2024 for public consultation and suggestions till 21st July, 2024 Source: bit.ly/4cdCxV0 India’s Consumer Protection Regulator is in discussion with electronic manufacturers to change the warranty period of electronic appliances from purchase date to installation date …
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Dear Reader, 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. Absence of essential medicines in a hospital constitutes medical negligence India’s National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has held that absence of an essential injectable medicine within the …
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Dear Reader, 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. NOC for the manufacture of unapproved drugs meant for export will be issued by the Central Drug Regulator India’s Central Drug Regulator (CDSCO) will be the competent authority …
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Dear Reader, 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. New Framework to be created to separately regulate prices of Medical Devices In response to demands from industry associations, India’s Central Drug Price Regulator, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing …
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Dear Reader, 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. Draft Guidance on Vaccine Approval and Quality Monitoring at port of Import published by Central Drug Regulator for Public Commect The Central Government has recently published a draft …
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Dear Reader, 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. Central Drug Regulator to have open-door meetings with Industry twice a weekIn a first, perhaps anywhere in the world, India’s top officer in the Drug Regulator’s office, the …
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Daily Health News Wrap - 01 Feb 2024
01 Feb 2024 Important clarifications issued by Central Pollution Control Board w.r.t. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliances under E-waste Management Rules, 2022.India’s Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has released certain notices and guidance document under E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 which have a significant impact on EPR obligations. Sources: – FAQ for E-waste: bit.ly/3HHuiCU Fee Structure …
Rounding-off Principles for Drugs and Medical Devices under Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013
In this article, we have discussed rounding-off principles that manufacturers and importers of drugs and medical devices should follow while determining the maximum retail price (MRP) of their products. What is rounding-off?Rounding-off refers to adjusting a fractional price of a drug or medical device to the nearest rupee, or the nearest paisa, depending on the …
PERMISSIBLE PRICE INCREASE AND CALCULATION OF OVERCHARGED AMOUNT UNDER DRUG PRICES CONTROL ORDER (DPCO)
The Division Bench of the High Court of Delhi, in the case of Union of India v Bharat Serums, has laid down how the overcharged amount should be calculated by India’s drug price control regulator, National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (“NPPA”). The judgement will have a significant impact on existing as well as future demands for …
Frequently Asked Questions on the New Menu Labelling Requirement for Food Service Establishments in India
The packaging and labelling of food items served in a food service establishment in India is regulated by The Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011 (“Regulations”). The Regulations were amended in August 2020 to introduce the concept of menu labelling for the first time in India. Menu labelling means the process of …
All fertility and surrogacy clinics in India now required to obtain registration under new law
Starting April 22, 2022, all fertility clinics, gamete banks and surrogacy clinics across India will have to commence the process of applying for registration with the National ART and Surrogacy Registry. The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 and the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 (which, for the sake of convenience, will be collectively referred to …
Pricing Information of Medical Devices Marketed in India to be Submitted to National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) by March 10, 2021
India’s medical device price regulator has issued a direction to importers and manufacturers of 24 categories of medical device to submit price-related information, including the price at which they sell medical devices to distributors and hospitals in India, by March 10, 2021. Background In India, medical devices are regulated not just for quality, but also …
Legal Considerations for Awareness Campaigns on Persons with Disabilities in India
Across the world, December 3 is observed as the International Day of Disabled Persons. The United Nations has designated it as a day that “aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development, and to increase awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in every …
Legality of use of CBD Oil in India, and why NDPS Act does not apply to it
Recreational use of Cannabis (Ganja) and its resin (Charas or Hashish) was outlawed in India in 1985 by the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (“NDPS Act”). The NDPS Act itself was the result of India’s commitment under the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961 (“Single Convention”). Interestingly, neither the NDPS Act nor the …
Indian Law on advertisement of brand extensions of alcohol and tobacco products and how it poised to become tougher
India’s Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) recently put out an advisory for private satellite TV channels to ensure that liquor, tobacco and other intoxicants are not advertised directly or indirectly on their channels in violation of existing law, i.e. the Cable Television Network Rules, 1995 (CTNR). Under CTNR, satellite TV channels are prohibited from …
Draft risk classification of all yet-to-be regulated medical devices and IVDs in India published, comments invited until Oct. 2
In February of this year, India’s Health Ministry had notified a new definition of medical devices with an intent to bring all medical devices under the purview of Medical Devices Rules, 2017 (MDR). Prior to such notification, only 37 categories of medical devices that it had notified were regulated by MDR. The new definition took …
Dedicated portal for online filing of consumer grievances under new consumer protection law in India now live
The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (CPA) was enforced on July 20, 2020 and it replaced the decades old The Consumer Protection Act, 1986. One of the key features of the CPA is the option with consumers to file a complaint electronically. The portal where consumers can file their complaint electronically is now live at the …
Legality of making COVID-19 defence or immunity claims in India
India’s central drug regulator, the Drugs Controller General of India, has reportedly served a notice on a major FMCG company in India to explain why action should not be taken against it for making a misleading claim that its hand sanitizer is a “immunity booster” and that it “kills inactive coronavirus”. This points to an …
New Consumer Protection law in India: A Simple Overview (Seller Beware!)
On July 20th, 2020, the new Consumer Protection Act, 2019 came into force in India, replacing the previous enactment of 1986. The new Act overhauls the administration and settlement of consumer disputes in India. It provides for strict penalties, including jail terms for adulteration and for misleading advertisements. More importantly, it now prescribes rules for the …
Alcohol-Based Hand Rubs and Sanitizers - Regulatory requirements, uncertainties and important considerations for doing businesses in India
Summary: Due to the sudden spurt of demand for hygiene products due to COVID-19 virus pandemic, several manufacturers and marketers in India are now selling hand sanitizers containing ethanol or isopropyl alcohol as an active ingredient. However, regulatory uncertainties, especially surrounding requirement of drug license for stock and sale and scope of price control are …
India’s new price regulation for medical devices and equipment – impact on price and supply chain due to Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013
Summary On February 11, 2020, the Indian Government had gazetted a notification that brought all medical devices and medical equipment sold in India under existing quality and safety regulatory framework by declaring them as “drugs”. However, this notification has exposed all medical devices to India’s drug price control regulation that was put in place to …
India’s new Telemedicine Practice Guidelines – Analysis and Do’s and Don’ts for Doctors offering teleconsultation
Summary: The Indian Government has published Telemedicine Practice Guidelines (“Telemedicine Guidelines”) on March 25, 2020. These guidelines finally clarify India’s position on the legality of teleconsultation. It is now perfectly legal to provide teleconsultation by registered medical practitioners (M.B.B.S and above) in line with the requirements of the Telemedicine Guidelines. It has been clarified that …
All medical devices in India to be regulated as “drugs” – Medical Devices (Amendment) Rules, 2020
Summary: The Indian law that regulates quality and safety of medical devices has been amended and it will now apply to all medical devices, effective April 1, 2020. Prior to the amendment, only 37 categories of medical devices were regulated or were notified to be regulated in near future in India. The immediate consequence of …
All medical devices to be regulated: Draft rules notified in India
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in India has notified the Draft Medical Devices (… Amendment) Rules, 2019 (Draft Rules) for public comments on October 18, 2019. By notifying these rules, the Indian Government has made its intention clear to regulate all medical devices in a phased manner. As of date, only twenty-three categories …