The Marion factory in Uttar Pradesh was closed in March, after an analysis last year by Uzbekistan's health ministry of two cough syrups made by Marion, Ambronol and DOK-1 Max.
Some of the key components of the policy include creating a regulatory environment that facilitates research, and incentivising private/public investment in innovation.
The country put 21 people on trial - 20 of whom are Uzbeks and one Indian - over the deaths last week, making public for the first time a much higher death toll than previously reported.
The batch, manufactured by Fourrts (India) Laboratories Pvt. Ltd for Dabilife Pharma Pvt. Ltd, had high levels of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol, WHO said.
India is the world's third largest maker of drugs by volume, and US sales, which account for 30% of total pharma exports, have risen by 6.2% last year.
India has tightened its testing of cough syrup exports since June, making it mandatory for companies to obtain a certificate of analysis from a govt lab before exporting products.
Recent cough syrup-related deaths and at least one other instance of an India-made eye drop being linked to 3 deaths in US, has cast a shadow on the industry’s image.
Govt has made sample testing of cough syrups a must before export. Pharmaceutical analysts say this is a good move, but it may not be able to address all issues in drug quality management.
The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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