Central Government Restricts Use of Common Cold Drug Combination in Children Under Four
The Central Government has now mandated that all manufacturers of fixed-dose combinations of Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride must clearly and prominently mention the warning “fixed dose combination shall not be used in children below four years of age” on the label, package insert, and any promotional literature associated with the drug.
CDSCO Revises Drug Alert List For November 2024 & January 2025
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has issued drug alerts for specific batches of Tofacitinib Tablets IP 5 mg (marketed as TOFAJAK TABLETS) and TELMA AM, declaring them as potentially spurious following investigations into their quality. Consumers and healthcare providers are advised to stay informed about such alerts issued by regulatory authorities to ensure the safety and efficacy of the medications they use or dispense.
CDSCO Publishes Not Of Standard Quality And Spurious Alert For March 2025
The NSQ drug list specifies a total of 61 drugs that were detected to be deficient by State Lab Drugs Control Laboratories. The NSQ drug list for central CDSCO laboratories specifies a total of 70 drugs that were detected to be deficient. Additionally, CDSCO has also identified 1 drug to be spurious.
NMC Issues Urgent Call for Self-Declaration Forms for New Medical Courses and Seat Increases
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued an urgent public notice directing medical colleges and institutions that have applied to start new PG medical courses, new UG colleges, and increase seats in existing colleges to submit a self-declaration by 6pm on May 9, 2025.
Central GST (Second Amendment) Rules, 2025
The amendments aim to streamline the appeal and refund processes in cases involving overlapping tax periods.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2025
Amendment provides directions for ESG rating provider following a subscriber pays business model.
Revised Cut-off Timings for AMCs
New Cut-off Timings shall be observed by AMCs with respect to repurchase of units in liquid fund & overnight fund schemes and plans.
Telangana Issues New Draft Law for Gig Workers Welfare & Rights
Telangana introduces draft bill to secure rights, welfare, and benefits for gig and platform workers, including mandatory registration and social security.
Centre Mandates New 100% Jute Packaging for Foodgrains
Govt of India enforces jute packaging norms for foodgrains and sugar to support jute industry, effective till June 30, 2025, under Jute Packaging Act.
New Extension For Validity of Ammonium Nitrate Licenses
Centre notifies amendment to Ammonium Nitrate Rules, 2012 doubling license validity and renewal period from five to ten years, effective immediately
